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title: "Whole Aircraft Charter to Move Cargo between the UK and Africa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT"
published: "2018-05-16"
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# Whole Aircraft Charter to Move Cargo between the UK and Africa

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-738b06db-1519-4f03-8426-f5cfa9a8b768

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## Summary

The procurement process for a whole aircraft charter to move cargo between the UK and Africa has been completed. The buying organisation, Defence Equipment & Support, issued this tender under the category of air-charter services with a value of £774,500. The award notice for this contract was published on 16th May 2018, following an active tender period that ended on 9th May 2018. The contract is set to commence on 2nd June 2018 and will conclude on 5th June 2018, covering a wide delivery range including the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics and transportation sector, particularly those capable of handling air-charter services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an ideal opportunity to engage in competitive procurement processes. Companies specialising in freight movement, especially those with operational capabilities in both the UK and Africa, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, enhancing their market presence and fostering business growth.

## Notice

Whole aircraft charter to move cargo between the UK and Africa

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1344c77b-661b-4327-a269-8b87732ab16c |
| 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 | 16 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2018 - 5 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £774,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £774,500 |
| 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT |
| 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 | DAMCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60423000 - Air-charter services

## Release History

- 16 May 2018 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1344c77b-661b-4327-a269-8b87732ab16c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1344c77b-661b-4327-a269-8b87732ab16c
  16th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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