--- title: "715728461 - Air Cargo Loading Capability" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05edfe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05edfe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05edfe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05edfe.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT" published: "2025-12-11" --- # 715728461 - Air Cargo Loading Capability Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05edfe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05edfe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05edfe.json) ## Summary The Defence Equipment and Support organisation is initiating a procurement process titled "Air Cargo Loading Capability", targeting the cargo handling services industry within the UK. The process is currently at the planning update stage, with an engagement milestone scheduled to conclude on 30 January 2026. The contract is significant, valued at GBP 149,999,000 (gross GBP 179,998,800) and is set to span 15 years, starting from 1 July 2026. This procurement seeks to secure in-service support for air cargo loading and unloading at various military bases across the UK. The engagement period offers a competitive opportunity for the industry to influence the final tender requirements. This tender presents substantial business growth potential for companies specialising in cargo handling services and those with experience in defence and security logistics. The procurement method involves a competitive flexible procedure, providing opportunities for businesses to propose innovative solutions and potentially secure a long-term contract in the defence sector. Companies that can offer robust, scalable solutions for both ground and airfield cargo operations would be well-suited for this procurement. Interested entities should prepare for the upcoming engagement period to understand the requirements and position themselves advantageously in this high-value contract tender. ## Notice The Authority is looking to secure the provision of in service support for Air Cargo (ground & airfield) loading & unloading capability used at UK at Main Operating Bases (MoB), Permanent Joint Operating Bases (PJOB)s and deployed locations for the term of 15 years. Further information on this Request for Information can be found at https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60570 ### Planning Information Request for Information Engagement Period will close 30 January 2026. More information at https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60570 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081751-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2036 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £149,999,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63110000 - Cargo handling services ## Release History - 11 Dec 2025 at 09:13 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081751-2025 - 3 Dec 2025 at 14:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079417-2025 - 3 Dec 2025 at 13:32 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079364-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081751-2025 11th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079417-2025 3rd December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079364-2025 3rd December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60570 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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