Tender

PROVISION OF UK BASED LIGHT AIRCRAFT FOR THE DELIVERY OF RAF FALCONS PARACHUTING

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

25 Nov 2024 at 14:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking the provision of UK-based light aircraft for delivering services to the RAF Falcons parachuting team. This procurement falls under the 'Hire of aircraft with crew' industry category with a total contract value of £1,005,000. The contract will commence on 1 March 2025 and conclude on 28 February 2027, covering locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure, and interested parties must submit their bids by 12:00 PM on 7 January 2025. The buying organization, based at RAF High Wycombe, England, has published this tender notice on 25 November 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in aviation services. Businesses offering light aircraft hire, crew services, and associated crash cover would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the extensive geographical coverage, companies that can demonstrate operational flexibility and reliability in diverse locations will stand out. This opportunity allows successful bidders to secure a substantial contract over two years, supporting long-term financial and operational stability through governmental association.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF UK BASED LIGHT AIRCRAFT FOR THE DELIVERY OF RAF FALCONS PARACHUTING

Notice Description

A requirement for the Provision of Light Aircraft, Pilot and Fire & Crash Cover services for the RAF Falcons. The Contract will be for a duration of 2 years commencing 1 March 2025 until 28 February 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-108a56bc-6554-48c3-a6fb-3d4b298ad233
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/179be5de-913f-4504-94f3-692108bcdf7c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60424100 - Hire of aircraft with crew

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,005,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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