--- title: "Airlift Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040df1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040df1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040df1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040df1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-10-26" --- # Airlift Services Framework Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040df1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040df1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040df1.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender for an "Airlift Services Framework" in the services industry category. This framework aims to provide whole charter passenger and freight partnering and rapid response services, supporting Defence activity globally. The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, is seeking suppliers to offer flexible access to commercial aircraft charter services in dynamic military environments. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract period starting on August 1, 2024, and lasting until July 31, 2028. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in air-charter services to compete for contracts providing transportation of cargo and personnel on a global scale. Companies with expertise in commercial aircraft charter services, particularly in whole charter passenger and freight partnering, are well-suited to engage with the Ministry of Defence through this framework agreement. The procurement method is selective, with a focus on quality criteria such as technical capabilities and price competitiveness. Businesses interested in expanding their operations within the defence sector should consider participating in this tender process, which has a submission deadline of November 20, 2023. ## Notice A framework for whole charter passenger and freight partnering and rapid response - Commercial aircraft charter services constitutes the hire of passenger or freighter aircraft with crew for defined missions in support of Defence activity. The Authority has a requirement for whole aircraft charter for the transportation of cargo and personnel worldwide. The Authority requires the ability to access the commercial market for these services in times of operational surge or when circumstances dictate. Suppliers are required to provide flexible access to the commercial whole aircraft charter market in a dynamic and fast-moving military environment. ### Lot Information Whole Charter Passenger and Freight Partnering: Delivery Partner Lot 1 - Whole Charter Passenger and Freight Partnering - This will be a framework agreement with a maximum of one (1) Aircraft Operator, for the routine movement of passengers and cargo worldwide. Cargo may be palletised or loose-loaded and specialised military equipment, which can include International Air Transport Association (IATA) compliant Dangerous Goods classes 2-9 and firearms. Suppliers will be expected to provide all licences and clearances to allow this. At times, and in conjunction with the Authority, licenses may be required to move non-IATA compliant Dangerous Goods. Passenger moves can be for groups of mainly service personnel but they may also include service families/dependents, unaccompanied minors, detainees with a nominated escort, fee paying passengers and other government personnel. Passenger moves can also include the transportation of deceased personnel. Suppliers will be expected to provide all licences and clearances to allow this. Additional information: There is no limit to the number of Lots a supplier may Tender for. Suppliers may apply for either Lot 1 or Lot 2, or for both Lots. However, If a supplier is the highest scoring on both Lots, they cannot be awarded both Lots. Lot 1 will be delivered by a Delivery Partner / Aircraft Operator, and Lot 2 will be delivered by a Broker. Options: The framework will include options to extend for a maximum of an additional two (2) years in minimum time periods of twelve (12) months. Renewal: Any subsequent Contract following the expiration of this framework will be subject to a separate Restricted Competition. Whole Charter Passenger and Freight: Rapid Response Brokerage This will be a framework agreement with a maximum of one (1) Broker. For the movement of passengers and cargo worldwide at extreme short notice or where mass is required. Passenger moves can be for groups of mainly service personnel, but they may also include: service families/dependents, unaccompanied minors, detainees with a nominated escort, fee paying passengers and other government personnel. Passenger moves can also include the transportation of deceased personnel. Suppliers will be expected to provide all licences and clearances to allow this. At times, this may also include carriage of International Air Transport Association (IATA)-compliant Dangerous Goods Classes 2-9 and firearms. Additional information: There is no limit to the number of Lots a supplier may Tender for. Suppliers may apply for either Lot 1 or Lot 2, or for both Lots. However, If a supplier is the highest scoring on both Lots, they cannot be awarded both Lots. Lot 1 will be delivered by a Delivery Partner / Aircraft Operator, and Lot 2 will be delivered by a Broker. Options: The framework will include options to extend for a maximum of an additional two (2) years in minimum time periods of twelve (12) months. Renewal: Any subsequent Contract following the expiration of this framework will be subject to a separate Restricted Competition. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031606-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000,000 | | Lots value | £75,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60423000 - Air-charter services ## Release History - 26 Oct 2023 at 11:28 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031606-2023 - 20 Oct 2023 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031110-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040df1. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040df1.json.