Tender

Request for Proposal Air Services to St Helena

SAINT HELENA GOVERNMENT

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20 Jan 2017 at 16:50

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07 Dec 2016 at 16:05

Tender

07 Dec 2016 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The St Helena Government (SHG) is currently conducting a procurement process for air transport services to the Island of St Helena, located in the South Atlantic Ocean. This initiative, titled "Request for Proposal Air Services to St Helena," aims to secure a qualified operator capable of providing at least one weekly flight to a recognised international airport. The tender is in the active stage, with proposals due by 12:00 GMT on 27 January 2017, while the intention is to award contracts by the end of May 2017. The successful contract period is expected to commence from 1 June 2017 and last for five years, concluding at the end of May 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing various providers to submit their proposals.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies in the air transport sector, especially those experienced in operating flights to remote locations. Providers that can demonstrate the ability to meet specific operational requirements, such as landing on Runway 02's southern approach, will be well-positioned to compete. Given that SHG is open to engaging multiple service providers, there is potential for collaboration among businesses looking to optimise service offerings to St Helena and neighbouring regions, thereby contributing to the economic transformation of the island.

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Notice Title

Request for Proposal Air Services to St Helena

Notice Description

St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce the commencement of the process to procure an air service provider or providers to the Island of St Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. SHG is seeking to award a contract or contracts to a suitably qualified organisation or organisations to provide regular air services to the Island, including a direct service between St Helena and Ascension Island to meet the needs of Saints and their employers on Ascension Island and the Falkland Islands. The requirement is for a minimum of a weekly flight, operating throughout the year, to a recognised international hub airport or to an airport with direct connections to the UK or South Africa. There are a number of potential solutions for regular scheduled air services to and from St Helena. SHG is keen to put in place a contract with a provider that offers the best possible air service for the Island, or indeed with a number of providers, whose combined services would ensure full access. This is a unique opportunity to provide regular scheduled air services to a small island and to get in at the start of the Island's transformation. SHG has published an Information Memorandum & Request for Proposals (RFP) document to support the procurement process, plus an accompanying Excel form. Potential air service providers seeking further information are invited to view the document and annex on the SHG website at: http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/publications/ or to contact Marc Lockley, Corporate Procurement Executive, via: marc.lockley2@sainthelena.gov.sh Any requests for clarification of the procurement process must be received by 12.00hrs GMT on Friday 6 January 2017. SHG wishes to appoint an operator or operators using an aircraft type capable of landing on the southern approach (Runway 02), which involves a tailwind component. This will be for a period of time, while we continue to explore the potential for scheduled services into the northern approach (Runway 20). Relevant data from July 2016 on wind speeds is included in the Information Memorandum for potential operators and updates will be provided as they become available. Whilst all dates are provisional and dependent on the outcome of the procurement exercise, SHG aims to award a final contract by the end of May 2017. The closing date for tenders is 12.00hrs GMT on Friday 27 January 2017. In order to continue to provide security of access to St Helena, SHG is also pleased to announce the extension of the RMS St Helena service beyond 1 July 2017. Henceforth, the future schedule for the RMS will be published to operate for 12 months ahead, at any point in time. The new RMS schedule can be viewed at: http://rms-st-helena.com/schedules-fares/ Once scheduled commercial air services are fully established, the RMS will no longer be necessary and this service will terminate. Additional information: Full tender documentation can be found on the St Helena Government Website Publications page, at: http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/publications/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec3f70d3-7bb2-4664-ab01-18cfc821ff11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166e75b2-8ef6-4ab6-a7b6-c0bab0d99837
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2017 - 1 Jun 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SAINT HELENA GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Marc Lockley
Contact Email
marc.lockley2@sainthelena.gov.sh
Contact Phone
00 290 22470

Buyer Location

Locality
JAMESTOWN
Postcode
SW1H 0QS
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

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