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Provision of an Airport Operator for Solent Airport Daedalus

FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2026 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

Fareham Borough Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of an Airport Operator for Solent Airport Daedalus". This project falls under the airport operation services category and is instrumental in managing Solent Airfield Daedalus, part of a larger council asset including several business parks in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The open tender procedure for this service culminated in an award on 26th July 2025, with a subsequent contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2036.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). EGHF Limited has been selected as the supplier, indicating a preference for SMEs capable of managing diverse and strategic operations. Ideal competitors for future tenders would include businesses with expertise in airport management, logistics, and integrated site operations. This tender is a vital opportunity for companies looking to expand their operations in the regional aviation sector while contributing to the overarching developmental goals of the Daedalus area.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Airport Operator for Solent Airport Daedalus

Notice Description

The Council is tendering for an airfield operator at Solent Airfield Daedalus. 2) The airfield exists as part of the Council's assets in the wider site called Daedalus, which includes other key assets including Faraday Business Park, Swordfish Business Park and the QEII Platinum Jubilee Park. The airfield cannot operate in isolation from these areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42ebcfb6-7924-443b-91d3-26f715f90594
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a712d4be-8662-4531-b466-93fb45908626
Current Stage
Award
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63731000 - Airport operation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 Over 5 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
FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO16 7AZ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Fareham
Electoral Ward
Fareham Town
Westminster Constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EGHF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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