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title: "Aircraft hire for volcanic ash measurements"
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# Aircraft hire for volcanic ash measurements

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99a9230c-d7dd-4952-9013-4e1b23458f46

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## Summary

The procurement process for aircraft hire for volcanic ash measurements was conducted by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. This contract falls under the industry category of aircraft operating services (CPV code: 60445000) and had a total value of £1,270,656. The procurement method utilised was a Single Tender Justification (OJEU), and the tender period concluded on 6th April 2018. The awarded contract commenced on 1st May 2018 and is set to end on 30th April 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the aviation and aerospace sectors, particularly those with expertise in aircraft operating services. Companies that can provide reliable aircraft for scientific measurements would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as this procurement is marked as SME-friendly, thereby allowing them to engage and grow through public sector contracts.

## Notice

Aircraft hire for volcanic ash measurements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2398c4d-c706-472b-b98c-9ac4c8678ac7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Tender Justification (OJEU) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,270,656 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,270,656 |
| 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 | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRANFIELD AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60445000 - Aircraft operating services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2018 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2398c4d-c706-472b-b98c-9ac4c8678ac7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2398c4d-c706-472b-b98c-9ac4c8678ac7
  24th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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