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title: "The Economic Benefits of Night Flights in the UK"
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# The Economic Benefits of Night Flights in the UK

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8a36a98-40d1-4f80-bbfe-a59f3b28c884

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The Economic Benefits of Night Flights in the UK," initiated by the Department for Transport (DfTc) of Great Minster House in London, focuses on research services within the aviation industry. This tender evaluates the economic impacts of night aviation and their influence on airport patterns. It underwent a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, reaching the award stage on 1st July 2025. The contract, valued at £179,980, commenced on 30th June 2025 and will conclude on 29th May 2026, covering various locations such as the British Oversea Territories and the Channel Islands. The tender period ended on 23rd June 2025.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in aviation analysis. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to participate, given the tender's suitability criteria. By engaging in this project, businesses can expand their portfolio within the public sector and develop experience in economically impactful research, potentially leading to further collaborations with governmental departments. An established entity with previous experience in such analyses, like the awarded York Aviation Limited Liability, exemplifies the calibre of firm well-suited to compete in this domain.

## Notice

This project supports ongoing work on aviation analysis, specifically continuing to build an evidence base to understand the economic impacts of night aviation, and how the noise abatement tools may impact airport patterns.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb3f36f3-d995-48ac-8346-d4b18a27ac4c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 29 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,980 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,980 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YORK AVIATION LIMITED LIABILITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb3f36f3-d995-48ac-8346-d4b18a27ac4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb3f36f3-d995-48ac-8346-d4b18a27ac4c
  30th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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