Award

Repatriation Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Feb 2018 at 11:07

Tender

31 Jan 2018 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to establish a contract for worldwide repatriation services, specifically targeting the provision of specialist services in the event of major incidents resulting in mass fatalities involving deceased Armed Forces personnel and other entitled individuals. This procurement process is currently at the award stage, having been published on 31 January 2018. The contract, classified under funeral services (CPV code: 98371000), is set to commence on 1 March 2018, with an initial term of 24 months, extendable by an additional 24 months. The tender was conducted via an open procedure and the contracting authority is located in Gloucester, England.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in repatriation and funeral services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the specialised requirements outlined by the Ministry of Defence. Companies equipped to handle sensitive and large-scale logistics will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this process could lead to long-term supplier relationships with the Ministry, especially given the nature of the framework agreement, which is exclusive to a single operator for the specified duration.

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Notice Title

Repatriation Services

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence has a requirement for worldwide repatriation services including the provision of specialist services in the event of a major incident resulting in mass fatalities, for deceased Armed Forces and other entitled personnel. Any resultant contract will be a framework agreement with a single operator, which will not be open to other purchasers and will be for an initial period of 24 months including the option for the Authority to extend for up to a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfb4a8e3-a767-4826-954d-e53d13ec5a32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e94823e-6230-4ff3-aec9-4b039cab3351
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 2-3 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Tina Cole
Contact Email
defcomrclcc-hocs4a@mod.uk
Contact Phone
01452 712612

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL3 1HW
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Innsworth
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALBIN INTERNATIONAL REPATRIATION

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