Tender

Diversionary Ground Handling Services for Voyager Aircraft - Scheduled Routes

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

09 Nov 2021 at 15:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking bids for the provision of Diversionary Ground Handling Services for Voyager Aircraft on scheduled routes. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on passenger baggage handling services. The tender is currently in the planning stage and is set to close on 9th December 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 24th January 2022 and run for three years, concluding on 24th January 2025. The procurement method is a selective one, following a restricted procedure above the threshold, and the total value of the contract is £1,060,239.72 GBP, covering multiple locations including the British Oversea Territories and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in ground handling services, particularly those specialising in passenger welfare and support services for vulnerable groups such as unaccompanied minors and medical evacuation patients. Companies that are SMEs are encouraged to consider participation in this tender, as it aims to ensure high-quality service delivery during aircraft diversions. This could be an advantageous contract for firms looking to enhance their portfolio and expand their operational capabilities in the aviation support services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Diversionary Ground Handling Services for Voyager Aircraft - Scheduled Routes

Notice Description

THIS NOTICE IS FOR THE PURPOSES OF TRANSPARENCY ONLY. THE AUTHORITY IS NOT ACCEPTING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THIS REQUIREMENT. Provision of Ground Handling Services for Voyager Aircraft in the event of a diversion on a scheduled flight. Additionally welfare support will be required for Vulnerable Passengers (VP) such as Unaccompanied Minors (UNMIN), Aeromedical Evacuation patients and medical support personnel (AEROMED) and Elderly & Infirm Passengers (EIP) as well as providing a standard duty of care to Civilian Fare Paying (CFP) passengers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe8a4bb2-237a-4a4e-8caa-c180dc219bb3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6b94fc3-254c-4209-81c6-a566e66bf080
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63112100 - Passenger baggage handling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,060,239 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jan 2022 - 24 Jan 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Baljeet Rayatt
Contact Email
baljeet.rayatt100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001652037

Buyer Location

Locality
NAPHILL
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

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