Planning

715728461 - Air Cargo Loading Capability

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

03 Dec 2025 at 14:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Dec 2025 at 13:32

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "715728461 - Air Cargo Loading Capability" is initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, headquartered in Bristol. This procurement focuses on in-service support for air cargo loading and unloading capabilities across various UK operating bases. It falls under the services industry category, specifically involving cargo handling services. Currently, the process is in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 3rd December 2025. Key dates include the closure of the Request for Information engagement period by 16th January 2026 and the projected contract period beginning on 1st July 2026, concluding by 30th June 2033, with a possibility of renewal until 30th June 2035.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in cargo handling and logistics services tailored for defence and security regimes. The procurement's substantial estimated contract value of £149,999,000 (gross £179,998,800) signals a lucrative opportunity for organisations with experience in large-scale and complex procurement. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in providing long-term service support at strategic military locations stand well-positioned to compete under this competitive flexible procedure. The engagement allows for procurement above the threshold, further widening the scope for industry players who can meet the specific operational and logistical demands of Defence Equipment and Support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715728461 - Air Cargo Loading Capability

Notice Description

The Authority is looking to secure the provision of in service support for Air Cargo (ground & airfield) loading & unloading capability used at UK at Main Operating Bases (MoB), Permanent Joint Operating Bases (PJOB)s and deployed locations for the term of 15 years. Further information on this Request for Information can be found at https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60570

Planning Information

Request for Information Engagement Period will close 16 January 2026. More information at https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60570

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05edfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079417-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63110000 - Cargo handling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,999,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Tansie Mankerty
Contact Email
tansie.mankerty100@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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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