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The current contract for Cargo carriers – Framework Lead is projected to end on 30-JUL-19 and may be available for retender.
Description:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:: Provision of air transport for military cargo.

Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Services
Service category No 6: Air transport services of passengers and freight, except transport of mail
NUTS code UK

Information on framework agreement: Framework agreement with several operators
maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 8
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 4
Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 50 000 000 and 125 000 000 GBP

Short description of the contract or purchase(s):: Cargo carriers. MoD has a requirement for ad-hoc chartering of air transportation for the movement of military Cargo worldwide. Although there will be no guaranteed levels of business, the MOD intends to establish a Framework Agreement for 4 years. Each task will require a fully managed air cargo service and companies selected for the framework will be required to provide the entire air transport solution in a dynamic and high-tempo military environment.
Cargo may be palletised or loose-loaded and may include outsized loads such as helicopters, armoured vehicles and other specialised military equipment and may include DG UN Class 1 to 9, excluding 7.
The MOD will reserve its right to use other contracts to meet its requirements as necessary.
A Pre-Qualification Questionnaire must be completed to be considered for selection to bid.

Information about variants: Variants will be accepted: no

Information about renewals: This contract is subject to renewal: no