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title: "Diversionary Ground Handling Services for Voyager Aircraft - Scheduled Routes"
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# Diversionary Ground Handling Services for Voyager Aircraft - Scheduled Routes

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe8a4bb2-237a-4a4e-8caa-c180dc219bb3

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking bids for the provision of Diversionary Ground Handling Services for Voyager Aircraft on scheduled routes. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on passenger baggage handling services. The tender is currently in the planning stage and is set to close on 9th December 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 24th January 2022 and run for three years, concluding on 24th January 2025. The procurement method is a selective one, following a restricted procedure above the threshold, and the total value of the contract is £1,060,239.72 GBP, covering multiple locations including the British Oversea Territories and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in ground handling services, particularly those specialising in passenger welfare and support services for vulnerable groups such as unaccompanied minors and medical evacuation patients. Companies that are SMEs are encouraged to consider participation in this tender, as it aims to ensure high-quality service delivery during aircraft diversions. This could be an advantageous contract for firms looking to enhance their portfolio and expand their operational capabilities in the aviation support services sector.

## Notice

THIS NOTICE IS FOR THE PURPOSES OF TRANSPARENCY ONLY. THE AUTHORITY IS NOT ACCEPTING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THIS REQUIREMENT. Provision of Ground Handling Services for Voyager Aircraft in the event of a diversion on a scheduled flight. Additionally welfare support will be required for Vulnerable Passengers (VP) such as Unaccompanied Minors (UNMIN), Aeromedical Evacuation patients and medical support personnel (AEROMED) and Elderly & Infirm Passengers (EIP) as well as providing a standard duty of care to Civilian Fare Paying (CFP) passengers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6b94fc3-254c-4209-81c6-a566e66bf080 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2022 - 24 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,060,239 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | NAPHILL |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63112100 - Passenger baggage handling services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2021 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6b94fc3-254c-4209-81c6-a566e66bf080

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6b94fc3-254c-4209-81c6-a566e66bf080
  9th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/592fcb9b-5a3c-4834-a95c-62b64bfbd9c0
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb5a5516-bf84-46e7-875f-b9569632db8f
  n/a

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