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Afghanistan Air Travel

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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25 May 2017 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently managing a public procurement process for air transport services, specifically titled "Afghanistan Air Travel". The contract, valued at approximately £778,300, will facilitate occasional provincial travel from Kabul International Airport around Afghanistan. This procurement is classified under the CPV code 60400000 and was executed through a selective procurement method, utilising a restricted procedure. The tender period concluded on 19 January 2017, with the contract term set to run from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2019.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for companies specialising in air transport and logistics services, particularly those with capabilities in operating within challenging environments like Afghanistan. Businesses that have experience in international freight and travel operations would be well-suited to participate in such tenders. The successful supplier, Diplomat Freight Services Limited, exemplifies the type of large-scale company that can thrive in this sector, thus encouraging SMEs and other firms with relevant expertise to engage in future similar contracts to support their growth strategy.

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Notice Title

Afghanistan Air Travel

Notice Description

Occasional provincial travel from Kabul International Airport around Afghanistan Additional information: Contract value is approx sterling equivalent, annual value. Contract is denominated in US dollars.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d253044d-d3c1-43d0-9e54-97fceea293d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54312b5e-2815-4f6e-8767-a4f32710d9e7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£778,300 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£778,300 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

DIPLOMAT FREIGHT SERVICES LIMITED (DFS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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