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title: "Air Bridge - Provision of transportation services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-be0d2a89-8e13-4449-b27b-96a69b12213a"
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# Air Bridge - Provision of transportation services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be0d2a89-8e13-4449-b27b-96a69b12213a

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed here was initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care to secure transportation services under the title "Air Bridge - Provision of transportation services." This contract falls within the air-charter services industry and is specifically aimed at transporting completed Covid-19 test kits from Stansted Airport to Belfast Airport five times a week. The procurement method used was selective, functioning as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was awarded on 4th December 2020, with a contract period starting on the same day and lasting until 30th November 2021. The total value of the award is £5,727,800.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for large logistics or transportation companies capable of managing air-charter services. Firms specialising in the movement of medical supplies or those with experience in pandemic-related logistics would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. With the ongoing demand for transportation services for critical medical supplies, businesses in these sectors should consider leveraging their expertise to tap into future procurement opportunities with government bodies.

## Notice

Air Bridge Service from Stansted Airport to Belfast Airport 5 times per week for the transportation of completed Covid-19 test kits. Including re-packing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9562ddce-72b0-4b31-88a4-ad87418e1652 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,727,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,727,800 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KUEHNE & NAGEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60423000 - Air-charter services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2020 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9562ddce-72b0-4b31-88a4-ad87418e1652

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9562ddce-72b0-4b31-88a4-ad87418e1652
  18th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEuK/WGRSTNGP_BhXU56CHKGnVbKiHxfFViOdSoq7LNEqaTo
  DHSC & Air Bridge CCPL20A01 - Attachment 5 - Order Form Contract (v11) (Fully Signed) (Redacted)

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