--- title: "Request for Proposal Air Services to St Helena" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ec3f70d3-7bb2-4664-ab01-18cfc821ff11" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec3f70d3-7bb2-4664-ab01-18cfc821ff11" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec3f70d3-7bb2-4664-ab01-18cfc821ff11.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec3f70d3-7bb2-4664-ab01-18cfc821ff11.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SAINT HELENA GOVERNMENT" published: "2017-01-20" --- # Request for Proposal Air Services to St Helena Buyer: SAINT HELENA GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec3f70d3-7bb2-4664-ab01-18cfc821ff11 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec3f70d3-7bb2-4664-ab01-18cfc821ff11) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec3f70d3-7bb2-4664-ab01-18cfc821ff11.json) ## Summary The St Helena Government (SHG) is currently conducting a procurement process for air transport services to the Island of St Helena, located in the South Atlantic Ocean. This initiative, titled "Request for Proposal Air Services to St Helena," aims to secure a qualified operator capable of providing at least one weekly flight to a recognised international airport. The tender is in the active stage, with proposals due by 12:00 GMT on 27 January 2017, while the intention is to award contracts by the end of May 2017. The successful contract period is expected to commence from 1 June 2017 and last for five years, concluding at the end of May 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing various providers to submit their proposals. This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies in the air transport sector, especially those experienced in operating flights to remote locations. Providers that can demonstrate the ability to meet specific operational requirements, such as landing on Runway 02's southern approach, will be well-positioned to compete. Given that SHG is open to engaging multiple service providers, there is potential for collaboration among businesses looking to optimise service offerings to St Helena and neighbouring regions, thereby contributing to the economic transformation of the island. ## Notice St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce the commencement of the process to procure an air service provider or providers to the Island of St Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. SHG is seeking to award a contract or contracts to a suitably qualified organisation or organisations to provide regular air services to the Island, including a direct service between St Helena and Ascension Island to meet the needs of Saints and their employers on Ascension Island and the Falkland Islands. The requirement is for a minimum of a weekly flight, operating throughout the year, to a recognised international hub airport or to an airport with direct connections to the UK or South Africa. There are a number of potential solutions for regular scheduled air services to and from St Helena. SHG is keen to put in place a contract with a provider that offers the best possible air service for the Island, or indeed with a number of providers, whose combined services would ensure full access. This is a unique opportunity to provide regular scheduled air services to a small island and to get in at the start of the Island's transformation. SHG has published an Information Memorandum & Request for Proposals (RFP) document to support the procurement process, plus an accompanying Excel form. Potential air service providers seeking further information are invited to view the document and annex on the SHG website at: http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/publications/ or to contact Marc Lockley, Corporate Procurement Executive, via: marc.lockley2@sainthelena.gov.sh Any requests for clarification of the procurement process must be received by 12.00hrs GMT on Friday 6 January 2017. SHG wishes to appoint an operator or operators using an aircraft type capable of landing on the southern approach (Runway 02), which involves a tailwind component. This will be for a period of time, while we continue to explore the potential for scheduled services into the northern approach (Runway 20). Relevant data from July 2016 on wind speeds is included in the Information Memorandum for potential operators and updates will be provided as they become available. Whilst all dates are provisional and dependent on the outcome of the procurement exercise, SHG aims to award a final contract by the end of May 2017. The closing date for tenders is 12.00hrs GMT on Friday 27 January 2017. In order to continue to provide security of access to St Helena, SHG is also pleased to announce the extension of the RMS St Helena service beyond 1 July 2017. Henceforth, the future schedule for the RMS will be published to operate for 12 months ahead, at any point in time. The new RMS schedule can be viewed at: http://rms-st-helena.com/schedules-fares/ Once scheduled commercial air services are fully established, the RMS will no longer be necessary and this service will terminate. Additional information: Full tender documentation can be found on the St Helena Government Website Publications page, at: http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/publications/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166e75b2-8ef6-4ab6-a7b6-c0bab0d99837 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 1 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SAINT HELENA GOVERNMENT | | Locality | JAMESTOWN | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 0QS | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60400000 - Air transport services ## Release History - 20 Jan 2017 at 16:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166e75b2-8ef6-4ab6-a7b6-c0bab0d99837 - 7 Dec 2016 at 16:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166e75b2-8ef6-4ab6-a7b6-c0bab0d99837 - 7 Dec 2016 at 13:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166e75b2-8ef6-4ab6-a7b6-c0bab0d99837 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166e75b2-8ef6-4ab6-a7b6-c0bab0d99837 20th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://rms-st-helena.com/schedules-fares/ - http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh - http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/publications/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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