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712554450 - PROVISION OF UK BASED LIGHT AIRCRAFT FOR THE DELIVERY OF RAF FALCONS PARACHUTING

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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06 Mar 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a procurement contract titled "712554450 - PROVISION OF UK BASED LIGHT AIRCRAFT FOR THE DELIVERY OF RAF FALCONS PARACHUTING." This contract falls under the industry category of "Hire of aircraft with crew" and is intended for services across multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at GBP 1,002,008, was awarded using an open procurement method to Summit Air Limited. The contract period commences on 1 March 2025 and concludes on 28 February 2027, with the tender phase ending on 7 January 2025. All processes and communications were facilitated from the Ministry of Defence, located at RAF High Wycombe, England.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the aviation sector. Companies capable of providing light aircraft, pilots, and associated safety services like fire and crash cover are particularly well-suited for this procurement. The contract's scope across diverse geographic locations and its sizeable financial value offer SMEs a chance to strengthen their service offerings and expand their market presence. The nature of the services required suggests that aviation firms with experience in military or high-stakes contractual environments would be particularly competitive.

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Notice Title

712554450 - 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3320338d-c3bf-498c-a414-eb63be499f55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5746995b-62d8-4624-9482-6cd2ff9008b1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,002,008 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUMMIT AIR

Further Information

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