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AIRLIFT SERVICES FRAMEWORK (ASF)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 Oct 2024 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a public procurement process for the Airlift Services Framework (ASF), which focuses on air-charter services within the UK, specifically in the South West region. The procurement is at the award stage and involves two lots: Whole Charter Passenger and Freight Partnering, and Whole Charter Passenger and Freight Rapid Response: Direct Award. The procurement method employed is selective, as per restricted criteria, and the contracts totalling GBP 130,000,000 were signed on 9th September 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in air-charter services and logistics. Firms with capabilities in whole charter passenger and freight services, particularly those adept at rapid response logistics, stand to benefit. The awarded contracts demonstrate preference for suppliers with proven specialist capabilities, exemplified by the successful bids from Maersk Logistics & Services UK Ltd and ACC Aviation Ltd.

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Notice Title

AIRLIFT SERVICES FRAMEWORK (ASF)

Notice Description

LOT 1 709204453/1 AIRLIFT SERVICES FRAMEWORK (ASF) Lot 1 - Whole Charter Passenger and Freight Partnering LOT 2 709204453/2 AIRLIFT SERVICES FRAMEWORK (ASF) LOT 2 - Whole Charter Passenger and Freight Rapid Response: Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b145
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034617-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£130,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Ann Jones
Contact Email
ann.jones459@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ACC AVIATION

MAERSK LOGISTICS & SERVICES

Further Information

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