--- title: "Expert Advice - Slot Allocation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b77d311d-1e4b-470b-b125-575feaff61fd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b77d311d-1e4b-470b-b125-575feaff61fd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b77d311d-1e4b-470b-b125-575feaff61fd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b77d311d-1e4b-470b-b125-575feaff61fd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2018-07-17" --- # Expert Advice - Slot Allocation Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b77d311d-1e4b-470b-b125-575feaff61fd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b77d311d-1e4b-470b-b125-575feaff61fd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b77d311d-1e4b-470b-b125-575feaff61fd.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport is soliciting tenders for expert advice regarding the airport slot allocation system, particularly in light of potential reforms linked to the expansion of Heathrow Airport. This procurement falls under the industry category of airport slot coordination services and is currently in the Tender stage, with responses required by 27 July 2018. The total value of the contract is £60,000, with the contract period commencing on 14 August 2018 and concluding on 14 February 2019. Businesses can submit their tenders via an online platform known as AWARD, contingent upon prior access approval. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in research consultancy and those experienced in aviation sector reforms. Companies with expertise in providing technical advice regarding slot allocation and the comprehension of regulatory implications for the aviation industry would be particularly well-positioned to compete in this tender. The demand for specialised knowledge and engagement with key stakeholders, such as airlines and airport authorities, further enhances this tender's attractiveness for relevant SMEs aiming to expand their portfolios within the public sector. ## Notice The Department for Transport is seeking expert advice on the workings of the airport slot allocation system, and the potential implications of a number of different options for reforming the system, including in the context of allocating slots at an expanded Heathrow Airport. The expert advice will support development of reforms to the slot allocation system, to feed into an Aviation Strategy Green Paper consultation (due to be published in autumn 2018) and a subsequent White Paper (due in the first half of 2019). The Department requires a technical expert to: 1. Provide technical advice on how ACL (the UK's designated slot co-ordinator) currently allocates slots in different circumstances, and implications for the allocation of new slots following Heathrow's expansion; 2. Provide technical advice on a number of identified options for slot reform; the interaction with the Government's objectives for slot reform and wider public policy objectives; and practical considerations related to implementation; 3. Engage with key airline, airport and slot co-ordinator stakeholders, to advise on the appetite for reforming current slot allocation rules, and preferences for slot reform options; and, 4. Engage with airlines and other relevant stakeholders to provide market insight on likely airline bidding patterns for slots at an expanded Heathrow. Please note that this project, is in scope of IR35, please note this when submitting tenders. A secure website known as AWARD will be used for suppliers to upload responses to. It may also be used to handle clarification questions. Access to AWARD is controlled by means of a user name and password. If you intend to submit a tender response please email Ramz Islam (ramz.islam@dft.gsi.gov.uk) with the names and addresses of those members of your team who need access. Instructions for how to upload responses are shown on screen to logged in users. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105c6743-934f-49f6-8383-a4315dd7936b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Aug 2018 - 14 Feb 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 63731100 - Airport slot coordination services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development ## Release History - 17 Jul 2018 at 17:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105c6743-934f-49f6-8383-a4315dd7936b - 17 Jul 2018 at 17:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105c6743-934f-49f6-8383-a4315dd7936b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105c6743-934f-49f6-8383-a4315dd7936b 17th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10e3af3f-2065-45ec-b506-561dc8aa0465 Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c14dff1e-b1bd-4e5a-b01e-39543dcd839f Form of Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2aa5a479-0e3e-48b3-9d64-19d29e05385c Instructions for Tenderers by electronic means - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de928134-6d3b-4f4f-8ded-40712b28e88f Invitation to Tender Letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54a80c8d-66f1-46e0-82af-102849bef52c Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34079eb4-e9f0-4ff3-8de6-272d2c43ba4a Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38f0e817-14d5-4b43-a85c-82786a356794 Specification ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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