Planning

715728461 - Air Cargo Loading Capability

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

11 Dec 2025 at 09:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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 Defence Equipment and Support organisation is initiating a procurement process titled "Air Cargo Loading Capability", targeting the cargo handling services industry within the UK. The process is currently at the planning update stage, with an engagement milestone scheduled to conclude on 30 January 2026. The contract is significant, valued at GBP 149,999,000 (gross GBP 179,998,800) and is set to span 15 years, starting from 1 July 2026. This procurement seeks to secure in-service support for air cargo loading and unloading at various military bases across the UK. The engagement period offers a competitive opportunity for the industry to influence the final tender requirements.

This tender presents substantial business growth potential for companies specialising in cargo handling services and those with experience in defence and security logistics. The procurement method involves a competitive flexible procedure, providing opportunities for businesses to propose innovative solutions and potentially secure a long-term contract in the defence sector. Companies that can offer robust, scalable solutions for both ground and airfield cargo operations would be well-suited for this procurement. Interested entities should prepare for the upcoming engagement period to understand the requirements and position themselves advantageously in this high-value contract tender.

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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 30 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/081751-2025
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
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2036 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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