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DSCOM/2213/1805

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT

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12 Sep 2018 at 13:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by Defence Equipment & Support, involves the whole aircraft charter for moving cargo between the UK and East Africa, with a contract value of £150,410. The tender, identified as DSCOM/2213/1805, falls under the category of air-charter services (CPV code: 60423000). The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded on 28 August 2018, and the contract period set to commence on 14 September 2018 through to 23 September 2018. This tender process was conducted mainly in England, specifically Bristol, where the buying organisation is located.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the aviation and logistics sectors, particularly those specialising in air transport services. Companies with capabilities in whole aircraft chartering and cargo transportation, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are well-positioned to compete. As the awarded supplier was Air Partner PLC, firms that can demonstrate comparable expertise in handling outsized and general cargo in compliance with procurement specifications should consider pursuing similar tenders to enhance their business growth locally and internationally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DSCOM/2213/1805

Notice Description

Whole aircraft charter to move cargo (outsized and general) between the UK and East Africa.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3191569-68a8-46fd-b33f-1955fb309542
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/461f3d51-d879-4645-a7cd-d04053b43b65
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
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
£150,410 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,410 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
13 Sep 2018 - 23 Sep 2018 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIR PARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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