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title: "713101450 - Hire of Aircraft for Flight Checking - Falkland Islands"
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# 713101450 - Hire of Aircraft for Flight Checking - Falkland Islands

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23a20eec-05dd-4116-8c95-5fec7cc3e943

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a public procurement process for the hire of aircraft with crew to perform flight checks of radar and navigation aids in the Falkland Islands. The contract, titled "713101450 - Hire of Aircraft for Flight Checking - Falkland Islands," falls under the services category with a total value of £80,000. The procurement followed a direct method of single tender action below the threshold, with the award date set on 28th February 2025 and the contract period running from 26th February 2025 to 30th November 2025. The main locations impacted by this tender include the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in aviation services and possess the capability to provide aircraft with crew for specialised flight checking tasks. Larger and established enterprises that are not classified as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are best suited for this contract, given the specific requirements and scale mentioned. Engaging in this procurement could enable companies to expand their portfolio within the defence sector and potentially secure further government contracts, fostering substantial business growth.

## Notice

Hire of Aircraft for performing flight checks of Radar and Nav Aids in Falkland Islands

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d419343d-9ab2-4751-9568-dd3c97fb39be |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60424100 - Hire of aircraft with crew

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2025 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d419343d-9ab2-4751-9568-dd3c97fb39be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d419343d-9ab2-4751-9568-dd3c97fb39be
  5th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84652e31-e56f-44cf-940c-1e18f823e364
  n/a

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