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Airlift Services Framework

Ministry of Defence

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26 Oct 2023 at 12:28

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20 Oct 2023 at 17:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender for an "Airlift Services Framework" in the services industry category. This framework aims to provide whole charter passenger and freight partnering and rapid response services, supporting Defence activity globally. The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, is seeking suppliers to offer flexible access to commercial aircraft charter services in dynamic military environments. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract period starting on August 1, 2024, and lasting until July 31, 2028.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in air-charter services to compete for contracts providing transportation of cargo and personnel on a global scale. Companies with expertise in commercial aircraft charter services, particularly in whole charter passenger and freight partnering, are well-suited to engage with the Ministry of Defence through this framework agreement. The procurement method is selective, with a focus on quality criteria such as technical capabilities and price competitiveness. Businesses interested in expanding their operations within the defence sector should consider participating in this tender process, which has a submission deadline of November 20, 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Airlift Services Framework

Notice Description

A framework for whole charter passenger and freight partnering and rapid response - Commercial aircraft charter services constitutes the hire of passenger or freighter aircraft with crew for defined missions in support of Defence activity. The Authority has a requirement for whole aircraft charter for the transportation of cargo and personnel worldwide. The Authority requires the ability to access the commercial market for these services in times of operational surge or when circumstances dictate. Suppliers are required to provide flexible access to the commercial whole aircraft charter market in a dynamic and fast-moving military environment.

Lot Information

Whole Charter Passenger and Freight Partnering: Delivery Partner

Lot 1 - Whole Charter Passenger and Freight Partnering - This will be a framework agreement with a maximum of one (1) Aircraft Operator, for the routine movement of passengers and cargo worldwide. Cargo may be palletised or loose-loaded and specialised military equipment, which can include International Air Transport Association (IATA) compliant Dangerous Goods classes 2-9 and firearms. Suppliers will be expected to provide all licences and clearances to allow this. At times, and in conjunction with the Authority, licenses may be required to move non-IATA compliant Dangerous Goods. Passenger moves can be for groups of mainly service personnel but they may also include service families/dependents, unaccompanied minors, detainees with a nominated escort, fee paying passengers and other government personnel. Passenger moves can also include the transportation of deceased personnel. Suppliers will be expected to provide all licences and clearances to allow this. Additional information: There is no limit to the number of Lots a supplier may Tender for. Suppliers may apply for either Lot 1 or Lot 2, or for both Lots. However, If a supplier is the highest scoring on both Lots, they cannot be awarded both Lots. Lot 1 will be delivered by a Delivery Partner / Aircraft Operator, and Lot 2 will be delivered by a Broker.

Options: The framework will include options to extend for a maximum of an additional two (2) years in minimum time periods of twelve (12) months.

Renewal: Any subsequent Contract following the expiration of this framework will be subject to a separate Restricted Competition.

Whole Charter Passenger and Freight: Rapid Response Brokerage

This will be a framework agreement with a maximum of one (1) Broker. For the movement of passengers and cargo worldwide at extreme short notice or where mass is required. Passenger moves can be for groups of mainly service personnel, but they may also include: service families/dependents, unaccompanied minors, detainees with a nominated escort, fee paying passengers and other government personnel. Passenger moves can also include the transportation of deceased personnel. Suppliers will be expected to provide all licences and clearances to allow this. At times, this may also include carriage of International Air Transport Association (IATA)-compliant Dangerous Goods Classes 2-9 and firearms. Additional information: There is no limit to the number of Lots a supplier may Tender for. Suppliers may apply for either Lot 1 or Lot 2, or for both Lots. However, If a supplier is the highest scoring on both Lots, they cannot be awarded both Lots. Lot 1 will be delivered by a Delivery Partner / Aircraft Operator, and Lot 2 will be delivered by a Broker.

Options: The framework will include options to extend for a maximum of an additional two (2) years in minimum time periods of twelve (12) months.

Renewal: Any subsequent Contract following the expiration of this framework will be subject to a separate Restricted Competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040df1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031606-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60423000 - Air-charter services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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