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                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW1A 2AS",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI32"
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                "email": "co.travel@cabinetoffice.gov.uk"
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                "description": "To participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise, interested parties are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via email to co.travel@cabinetoffice.gov.uk. Following the EOI, the engagement will proceed according to the following structured timeline. Please note that adherence to the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) deadline is a mandatory requirement for progression to the technical discussion phase. 19 March 2026: Preliminary Market Engagement - open 25 March 2026: Expressions of Interest window - close 25 March 2026: NDA Execution - Mandatory NDA issued to interested parties 27 March 2026: NDA Deadline - Signed NDAs must be returned via email 27 March 2026: Engagement Pack - The Engagement Pack will be shared with participants and it will contain specific technical points and questions. Suppliers should note that the information requested within this pack will form the basis of the discussion on the Engagement Day. 01 - 02 April 2026: Engagement Sessions - Individual 2-hour sessions will consist of a participant led presentation followed by a technical Q&A. To facilitate a structured discussion, participating parties are required to provide a summary presentation (in PDF or PowerPoint format) outlining their capability against requirements defined in the Engagement Pack. Sessions will be held virtually via Google Meets; meeting slots will be formally allocated upon the successful execution of a NDA. Note: This process is designed to facilitate a high level technical exchange. The Cabinet Office reserves the right to adjust the timeline based on the volume of interest received.",
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            "id": "2023/54",
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        "title": "Public Sector Air Capability",
        "description": "The Cabinet Office is conducting this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to gather industry insights and inform the aviation strategy for Public Sector Air Capability. This is an information gathering initiative and does not constitute a commitment to a future procurement. The Cabinet Office is seeking to engage with the market regarding the provision of a dedicated wet lease transport aircraft service. A key priority for this engagement is assessing the market's ability to mobilise and commence full service delivery from 01 April 2027. The service providers must meet the following criteria: Operator Licensing - must hold a valid UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Type A Operating Licence. Operational Authority - must maintain a Worldwide Air Operator Certificate (AOC) with clearance for global passenger operations. ETOPS: The aircraft and operator must be ETOPS 180 certified (or higher). In-Flight Connectivity: The aircraft must be equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity for passenger use. Aircraft Specification: Narrow-Body (Single Aisle) type. Mission Performance: The aircraft must have a minimum range capability of 3,900nm while carrying a Payload of 5,500kg. This performance must be guaranteed against 85% annual probability headwinds to ensure year-round, non-stop operational viability. All interested parties will be required to sign a mandatory Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Successful execution of the NDA will grant access to the full technical dossier and invitations to the capability specific engagement sessions.",
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                        "country": "GB",
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                    "endDate": "2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
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    "language": "en"
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