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Future Procurement Strategy for Support to RAF Command Support Fixed Wing Aircraft

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, C17 COMMAND SUPPORT AND AIRBORNE EQUIPMENT PROJECT TEAM (CSAE PT)

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Air Support, C17 Command Support and Airborne Equipment Project Team (CSAE PT) is initiating a tender titled "Future Procurement Strategy for Support to RAF Command Support Fixed Wing Aircraft". This project, falling under the services industry, aims to procure support for four BAe 146 Aircraft based at RAF Northolt. The active procurement, currently in the planning stage, will issue a Contract Notice and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire in the second quarter of 2016, followed by the Invitation to Tender in the third quarter. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2017 and will run until 31st March 2022, with potential extensions available. The total contract value is projected to be around £100 million, with a minimum value of £20 million.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in aircraft engineering, maintenance, and associated services, particularly those capable of providing personnel and engineering support for military transport aircraft. Given the substantial engineering support and maintenance requirements detailed in the contract strategy, firms that can offer innovative solutions in aircraft repair and engine reconditioning, alongside the availability of skilled personnel, will be well-positioned to compete. This is an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in aerospace services to expand their market presence and collaborate with the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Future Procurement Strategy for Support to RAF Command Support Fixed Wing Aircraft

Notice Description

Purpose of this Prior Indicative Notice (PIN) is to advise Potential Tenderers of the procurement strategy, currently being considered by the Secretary of State of Defence acting on behalf of the Crown ("the Authority") for the future support of the Fixed Wing (FW) Command Support Air Transport (CSAT) aircraft operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF). The FW CSAT aircraft comprise of 4 x BAe 146 Aircraft based at RAF Northolt. Contract Strategy It is intended that 4 Contracts will be used to support the Aircraft:- 1. Availability Contract for the provision of Engineering Support; 2. Framework (Call off) Arrangement for the Repair and Maintenance of Engines; 3. Post Design Services (PDS) Contract with the Aircraft OEM; 4. Multi Supplier Framework Arrangement for emergent work not covered by the scope of Availability Contract. Availability Contract This Contract will provide the majority of the engineering support, including the provision of spares to the Aircraft and require the successful Contractor to provide the following key services:- 1. The provision of Engineering Services including frontline and depth maintenance. 2. The provision of Personnel including Aircraft Ground Engineers to support deployment of the Aircraft away from RAF Northolt. This will include the provision of personnel supplied as Sponsored Reserves as defined in the Reserve Forces Act 1996 (RFA96) section 40 or as Contractors on Deployed Operations (CONDO). The Contract will require the following Aircraft availability. 3 x BAe146 Fit for Purpose (FFP) aircraft from 0600hrs Monday to 0100hrs Saturday; 2 x BAe146 FFP aircraft at all other times; 2,192hrs + 10% surge of fleet Annual Flying Task (AFT). It is intended that the Contract will operate to 31 Mar 2022 with options available to obtain Contract extension for up to a further two years. The Authority intends to issue a Contract Notice and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire in Q2 2016 and issue the Invitation to Tender in Q3 2016. The Authority is seeking Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) prices, without commitment, to support its internal review process. Potential Economic Operators wishing to obtain more detail regarding the contract strategy and to provide a ROM price are requested to contact to the representative of the Authority identified at Section 1. This Prior Indicative Notice is not a means to submit a formal expression of interest in respect of any potential tender. Any resultant requirement will be subject to the EU Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Parts for aircraft, spacecraft and helicopters.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f940a05-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1ddc278-8cd1-44df-8f93-f1429df15794
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34730000 - Parts for aircraft, spacecraft and helicopters

34731000 - Parts for aircraft

34731100 - Aircraft engines

34731500 - Parts for aircraft engines

34731800 - Tyres for aircraft

34741000 - Aircraft equipment

35611400 - Military transport aircrafts

50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment

50211000 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft

50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services

50211200 - Aircraft repair services

50211210 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft engines

50211211 - Aircraft-engine maintenance services

50211212 - Aircraft-engine repair services

50211300 - Reconditioning services of aircraft

50211310 - Reconditioning services of aircraft engines

51146000 - Installation services of aircraft engines

60445000 - Aircraft operating services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, C17 COMMAND SUPPORT AND AIRBORNE EQUIPMENT PROJECT TEAM (CSAE PT)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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