Tender

Expert Advice - Slot Allocation

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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17 Jul 2018 at 17:18

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17 Jul 2018 at 17:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is soliciting tenders for expert advice regarding the airport slot allocation system, particularly in light of potential reforms linked to the expansion of Heathrow Airport. This procurement falls under the industry category of airport slot coordination services and is currently in the Tender stage, with responses required by 27 July 2018. The total value of the contract is £60,000, with the contract period commencing on 14 August 2018 and concluding on 14 February 2019. Businesses can submit their tenders via an online platform known as AWARD, contingent upon prior access approval.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in research consultancy and those experienced in aviation sector reforms. Companies with expertise in providing technical advice regarding slot allocation and the comprehension of regulatory implications for the aviation industry would be particularly well-positioned to compete in this tender. The demand for specialised knowledge and engagement with key stakeholders, such as airlines and airport authorities, further enhances this tender's attractiveness for relevant SMEs aiming to expand their portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expert Advice - Slot Allocation

Notice Description

The Department for Transport is seeking expert advice on the workings of the airport slot allocation system, and the potential implications of a number of different options for reforming the system, including in the context of allocating slots at an expanded Heathrow Airport. The expert advice will support development of reforms to the slot allocation system, to feed into an Aviation Strategy Green Paper consultation (due to be published in autumn 2018) and a subsequent White Paper (due in the first half of 2019). The Department requires a technical expert to: 1. Provide technical advice on how ACL (the UK's designated slot co-ordinator) currently allocates slots in different circumstances, and implications for the allocation of new slots following Heathrow's expansion; 2. Provide technical advice on a number of identified options for slot reform; the interaction with the Government's objectives for slot reform and wider public policy objectives; and practical considerations related to implementation; 3. Engage with key airline, airport and slot co-ordinator stakeholders, to advise on the appetite for reforming current slot allocation rules, and preferences for slot reform options; and, 4. Engage with airlines and other relevant stakeholders to provide market insight on likely airline bidding patterns for slots at an expanded Heathrow. Please note that this project, is in scope of IR35, please note this when submitting tenders. A secure website known as AWARD will be used for suppliers to upload responses to. It may also be used to handle clarification questions. Access to AWARD is controlled by means of a user name and password. If you intend to submit a tender response please email Ramz Islam (ramz.islam@dft.gsi.gov.uk) with the names and addresses of those members of your team who need access. Instructions for how to upload responses are shown on screen to logged in users.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b77d311d-1e4b-470b-b125-575feaff61fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105c6743-934f-49f6-8383-a4315dd7936b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

63731100 - Airport slot coordination services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Aug 2018 - 14 Feb 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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