Award

Air Bridge - Provision of transportation services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

18 Dec 2020 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed here was initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care to secure transportation services under the title "Air Bridge - Provision of transportation services." This contract falls within the air-charter services industry and is specifically aimed at transporting completed Covid-19 test kits from Stansted Airport to Belfast Airport five times a week. The procurement method used was selective, functioning as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was awarded on 4th December 2020, with a contract period starting on the same day and lasting until 30th November 2021. The total value of the award is £5,727,800.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for large logistics or transportation companies capable of managing air-charter services. Firms specialising in the movement of medical supplies or those with experience in pandemic-related logistics would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. With the ongoing demand for transportation services for critical medical supplies, businesses in these sectors should consider leveraging their expertise to tap into future procurement opportunities with government bodies.

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Notice Title

Air Bridge - Provision of transportation services

Notice Description

Air Bridge Service from Stansted Airport to Belfast Airport 5 times per week for the transportation of completed Covid-19 test kits. Including re-packing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be0d2a89-8e13-4449-b27b-96a69b12213a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9562ddce-72b0-4b31-88a4-ad87418e1652
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60423000 - Air-charter services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,727,800 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,727,800 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KUEHNE & NAGEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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