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title: "DSCOM/2213/1789 Commercial Charter"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2018-04-17"
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# DSCOM/2213/1789 Commercial Charter

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03079549-aadb-45db-94f7-2f334027ceaf

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the "DSCOM/2213/1789 Commercial Charter" initiated by the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, aimed at acquiring air transport services for cargo movement between the UK and the United States. The contract, valued at £475,000, was awarded on 14 April 2018, following a selective procurement method. The contract period runs from 15 April 2018 to 20 April 2018, with the tender period concluding on 13 April 2018. The delivery is set in the South West region of England, ensuring a focus on geographically relevant service provision.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in air transport services, particularly those specialising in logistics and freight movement. Companies with capabilities in aircraft chartering, especially those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The focus on out-sized and general cargo transport also opens avenues for firms with specific expertise in handling diverse freight types.

## Notice

Whole Aircraft Charter to move cargo (out-sized and general) worldwide on ad-hoc basis between the UK and United States.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f465377-1e87-43c6-aae1-059307d09b45 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2018 - 20 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £475,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £475,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAMCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60400000 - Air transport services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2018 at 06:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f465377-1e87-43c6-aae1-059307d09b45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f465377-1e87-43c6-aae1-059307d09b45
  17th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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