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Air Bridge Services between South of England & Belfast

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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23 Nov 2020 at 15:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, which sought to establish air transport services titled "Air Bridge Services between South of England & Belfast." This contract pertains to the transportation of COVID-19 test kits from care homes to Randox Labs NI. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a contract value of £719,600. The tender period concluded on 8 September 2020, with the contract duration spanning from 8 September 2020 to 31 October 2020. The procurement is categorised within the air transport services industry, covering delivery addresses across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in air transport and logistics, particularly those capable of managing urgent and sensitive healthcare deliveries. Companies, especially those with expertise in the transportation of medical supplies or experience in contracted air transport services, would be well-placed to compete for similar contracts. As the focus on health-related logistics continues amidst ongoing public health challenges, firms in this sector could see substantial growth by engaging in such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Air Bridge Services between South of England & Belfast

Notice Description

The provision of an Air Bridge solution between Stansted Airport and Belfast Airport for the transportation of completed COVID-19 Test kits from Care Homes to Randox Labs NI.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8a8afd4-34cf-46ab-851a-0583db5afabe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc08afdf-6f83-4aa4-b254-e393ca0673ef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£719,600 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£719,600 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 1-6 months
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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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

TITAN AIRWAYS

Further Information

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