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title: "DSCOM/2213/1805"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d3191569-68a8-46fd-b33f-1955fb309542"
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buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT"
published: "2018-09-12"
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# DSCOM/2213/1805

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3191569-68a8-46fd-b33f-1955fb309542

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## Summary

The public procurement process, led by Defence Equipment & Support, involves the whole aircraft charter for moving cargo between the UK and East Africa, with a contract value of £150,410. The tender, identified as DSCOM/2213/1805, falls under the category of air-charter services (CPV code: 60423000). The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded on 28 August 2018, and the contract period set to commence on 14 September 2018 through to 23 September 2018. This tender process was conducted mainly in England, specifically Bristol, where the buying organisation is located.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the aviation and logistics sectors, particularly those specialising in air transport services. Companies with capabilities in whole aircraft chartering and cargo transportation, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are well-positioned to compete. As the awarded supplier was Air Partner PLC, firms that can demonstrate comparable expertise in handling outsized and general cargo in compliance with procurement specifications should consider pursuing similar tenders to enhance their business growth locally and internationally.

## Notice

Whole aircraft charter to move cargo (outsized and general) between the UK and East Africa.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/461f3d51-d879-4645-a7cd-d04053b43b65 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2018 - 23 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,410 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,410 |
| 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIR PARTNER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60423000 - Air-charter services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2018 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/461f3d51-d879-4645-a7cd-d04053b43b65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/461f3d51-d879-4645-a7cd-d04053b43b65
  12th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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