Award

Repatriation Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

12 Jan 2023 at 16:17

Award Notice
Award

12 Jan 2023 at 16:11

Award Notice
Tender

09 Sep 2022 at 13:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for Repatriation Services under a framework agreement worth £1 GBP. The contract period is from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on October 10, 2022. The award was given to Albin International Repatriation Ltd. The contracting authority is the Ministry of Defence located in Gloucester, England. The services fall under the industry category 'Funeral and related services'.

This contract for Repatriation Services by the Ministry of Defence offers business opportunities for service providers in the funeral and related services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the suitability for SMEs specified in the tender. The contract aims to provide worldwide repatriation services for deceased Armed Forces personnel, with a focus on ensuring compliance with medical and legal requirements. The contract offers a potential growth opportunity for businesses specializing in funeral services and emergency response operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Repatriation Services

Notice Description

This notice is being published for Transparency purposes following Contract Award for the MOD's requirement for worldwide repatriation services for deceased Armed Forces and other entitled personnel, including the provision of specialist services in the event of a major incident resulting in mass fatalities. The contract is a framework agreement with a single operator, which will not be open to other purchasers, and is for an initial contract period of 24 months including an option for the Authority to extend for up to a further 24 months. As this is a Framework Agreement there is no guarantee of any orders being placed or the PS4.9M maximum Limit of Liability being reached.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4ed7829-c676-4130-ad81-3e25f637b60e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b140a8f-5c46-4875-9236-a58850952316
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

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 2-3 years
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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