Planning

Provision of Medical, General Aviation Support and Air Firefighting to the British Army Training Unit(s) in Belize (BATSUB)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

23 Feb 2022 at 12:14

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, led by the Ministry of Defence, for the provision of medical and general aviation support, as well as air firefighting services to the British Army Training Unit(s) in Belize (BATSUB). This tender is classified under the CPV code for the hire of helicopters with crew and has an important engagement end date set for 9th March 2022. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should review the early engagement notice published on 23rd February 2022, which outlines the procurement's specifications and requirements.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in aviation support, particularly those that can provide rotary wing MEDEVAC services, general aviation services, and air firefighting capabilities. Candidates well-suited to compete will likely include SMEs with relevant experience and the infrastructure to manage helicopter operations, including compliance with local and international air regulations and the ability to operate from varied locations. Interested parties are encouraged to engage in the process and explore the full details available in the attached documentation and on the Defence Sourcing Portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Medical, General Aviation Support and Air Firefighting to the British Army Training Unit(s) in Belize (BATSUB)

Notice Description

Requirement: Provision of Medical, General Aviation Support and Air Firefighting to British Army Training Unit(s) in Belize (BATSUB) The possible requirement is for an aviation support helicopter and aircrew capable of operating to Visual Flight Rules (VFR) in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) by day, when tasked in support of BATSUB staff, DIO staff and exercising troops being supported by BATSUB. The services that are likely to be required at the outset of any potential contract are: Ser Description of Activity 1 Provide an air MEDEVAC service - Rotary wing 2 Provide a general aviation service - Rotary wing 3 Provide an air firefighting service - Rotary wing 4 Source and operate from their own base in close proximity to BATSUB. 5 Supply fully SQEP pilots 6 Land and take off from restricted areas including jungle 7 Maintain airframes to ensure no loss of capability 8 Comply with all local and international air regulations 9 Obtain all necessary permissions to operate 10 Participate in Authority training exercises The Authority is looking to conduct Early Market Engagement, full details and conditions of which can be found in the attached document and on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) at the following link: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=53524

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04f1af9f-5219-4fbe-83bf-8d541beab4de
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
WARMINSTER
Postcode
BA12 0DJ
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Warminster North & Rural
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Further Information

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