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title: "Charter Of Aircraft (VP-FBO) In Support of Air Navigation Aid Flight Checking at Mount Pleasant Airfield, Falkland Islands"
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# Charter Of Aircraft (VP-FBO) In Support of Air Navigation Aid Flight Checking at Mount Pleasant Airfield, Falkland Islands

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19f810ed-14ef-44d3-9919-9e2300c63d4f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the charter of an aircraft (VP-FBO) to support air navigation aid flight checking at Mount Pleasant Airfield, Falkland Islands. The contract, classified under the "Hire of aircraft with crew" category (CPV code 60424100), involves services that will be conducted across locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 27th August 2024, with the contract period starting on 5th September 2024 and concluding on 31st October 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aviation services, particularly those capable of providing aircraft chartered with crew for special missions. Companies in the aviation sector will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and demonstrating their capability in supporting complex air navigation aid tasks. Although the procurement process was conducted via direct invitation, demonstrating a proven track record in similar projects could position firms strategically for future opportunities with the Ministry of Defence and other government agencies.

## Notice

The Charter Of Aircraft (VP-FBO) In Support of Air Navigation Aid Flight Checking at Mount Pleasant Airfield Falkland Islands

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa1c3026-dbbc-4f32-a859-f86e9d33a794 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT C/O FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT AIR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60424100 - Hire of aircraft with crew

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa1c3026-dbbc-4f32-a859-f86e9d33a794

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa1c3026-dbbc-4f32-a859-f86e9d33a794
  25th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e2d48b4-2d86-4d2b-9e14-904adb041cc6
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