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title: "Air Services for British Embassy Kabul"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9420ad23-0e8a-4b83-80f1-918ec742ca50"
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# Air Services for British Embassy Kabul

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9420ad23-0e8a-4b83-80f1-918ec742ca50

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking suppliers for the "Air Services for British Embassy Kabul," a tender aimed at providing occasional provincial travel within Afghanistan using fixed wing aircraft. This contract falls under the air transport services category and has a total value of approximately £1,077,679. The tender period ended on 28th February 2019, while the contract is set to commence on 1st July 2019 and will run until 30th June 2022. This procurement process followed a selective method under a restricted procedure due to the contract value, with the primary delivery locations being in the United Kingdom and other specified territories.

This opportunity could be particularly advantageous for larger businesses or those with robust capabilities in air transport services, especially those experienced in operating in challenging environments such as Afghanistan. Companies with expertise in logistics, air travel management, and safety compliance will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, which not only serves a critical diplomatic function but also offers a substantial financial engagement for the winning supplier over the next few years.

## Notice

Occasional provincial travel from Kabul International Airport around Afghanistan. Service by fixed wing aircraft

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50e4904-5bc6-4828-997e-ee2eea29eb3c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,077,679 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,077,679 |
| 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 | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIPLOMATIC FREIGHT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60400000 - Air transport services

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2019 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50e4904-5bc6-4828-997e-ee2eea29eb3c
- 29 Jan 2019 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5dbb6a3-df19-498c-80da-c4de095395ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50e4904-5bc6-4828-997e-ee2eea29eb3c
  24th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5dbb6a3-df19-498c-80da-c4de095395ca
  29th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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