Planning

Provision of Light Arcraft for the Delivery of Military Parachute raining and RAF Falcons Activity

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

11 Dec 2019 at 14:36

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Light Aircraft for the Delivery of Military Parachute Training and RAF Falcons Activity" is initiated by the Ministry of Defence, located at High Wycombe, England. This tender falls under the industry category of "Piloted aircraft" and is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 3rd January 2020, with the proposed contract start date anticipated for 1st July 2020. The contract duration is designed for three core years with possible extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in light aircraft delivery and aviation services, especially those based in the UK, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with experience in military contracts or providing aerial support for training activities would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to substantial growth, considering the government’s ongoing investment in military capabilities and public display events.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Light Arcraft for the Delivery of Military Parachute raining and RAF Falcons Activity

Notice Description

Provision of UK based Light Aircraft for the Delivery of Military Parachute Training (MPT) and RAF Falcons Parachute Activity (FPA) to include parachute displays to the public. The contract duration will be 3 core years plus 2 one-year options for MPT and 3 core years for FPA, the proposed Contract start date is 1 July 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aef5c3f-8131-4063-a5ae-debeed29a158
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34711300 - Piloted aircraft

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jan 2020Expired
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
Simon Bratchell
Contact Email
simon.bratchell643@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
4364

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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