Official UK procurement notice
Airlift Services Framework · UK public procurement notice
Authority: Ministry of Defence (Central government)
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionA 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.
CPV: Air-charter services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 2 suppliers
- Framework period
- 4 yrs from 1 Aug 2024
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published value · win at most 1 of them · same evaluation weights on every lotEvery one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £75,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Whole Charter Passenger and Freight Partnering: Delivery PartnerRenewalceiling above
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.
Lot #2Whole Charter Passenger and Freight: Rapid Response BrokerageRenewalceiling above
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.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (4)
- Technical: 60
- Commercial: 30
- price: 30
- Social Value: 10
Published award criteria (4)
- Technical: 60
- Commercial: 30
- Social Value: 10
- Price: 30
- Suitability
To be outlined in the Invitation To Tender (ITT) pack.
- Economic & financial standing
To be outlined in the Invitation To Tender (ITT) pack.
- Technical & professional ability
To be outlined in the Invitation To Tender (ITT) pack.
- Price carries 60 of 130 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. Quality carries 60 of 130: the paper moves it further than the discount.
- “Airlift Services Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 2 suppliers, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 20 Oct 2023, 17:05 BST
- Last source update
- 26 Oct 2023, 12:28 BST
- Authority reference
709204453- FTS notice number
2023/S 000-031606- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-040df1Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic payment
- Performance terms
To be outlined in the Invitation To Tender (ITT) pack.
Publisher note: Framework agreement with more than one operator: Lot 1 - Whole Charter Passenger & Freight Partnering: Delivery Partner Lot 2 - Whole Charter Passenger & Freight: Rapid Response Brokerage Duration of the framework agreement: Duration in year(s): 4+1+1 There is no commitment or guarantee of work for any suppliers under the Framework Agreement. The initial duration of the Framework Agreement will be 4 years with options to extend for a maximum of an additional two (2) years in minimum time periods of twelve (12) months. The estimated Value Ranges specified in this notice are based on the maximum contract duration of 6 years. There is no limit to the number of Lots a supplier may apply 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 awarded to and delivered by a Delivery Partner / Aircraft Operator, and Lot 2 will be awarded to and delivered by a Broker. The cyber risk profile for the Framework is Moderate. The Risk Assessment Reference (RAR) number for this Framework is RAR-167530724. Operators which are invited to tender will be required to complete the Supplier Assurance Questionnaire (SAQ) via the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP) form to demonstrate their compliance against the required cyber risk level. Please note that Non-MOD staff will be used during the PQQ and ITT process including the evaluation.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 20 Nov 2023, 17:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- document
- Bid validity
- 270 days from the deadline
Timeline
26 Oct 2023 → 1 Aug 2024 · 4 dates- Notice published26 Oct 2023, 12:28 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown20 Nov 2023, 17:00 GMT
- Invitations to tender expected27 Nov 2023
- Contract starts1 Aug 2024, 00:00 BST
Notice history
2 releases on Find a TenderPublished amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | TextEstimated total value · II.1.5 | 75000000.00 | 150000000.00 | |
| — | TextI.1) | [email protected] | [email protected] |
Please note that the email address to be used for all correspondence and clarification questions is: [email protected] Please note that the total estimated value at II.1.5 in the contract notice is now replaced from 75000000.00 GBP to 150000000.00 Under Select Directive this should read Defence and Security Notices and not Common Notices
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.