Tender

Provision of Police Aviation Services including a Fleet Replacement Programme

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

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Tender

26 Jan 2022 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by BlueLight Commercial involves the tender for the "Provision of Police Aviation Services including a Fleet Replacement Programme" in the air transport services industry. The initiative aims to establish a six-year Framework Agreement valued at an estimated £276,680,000 across three lots, with an anticipated initial call-off contract value of £173,180,000 for Lot 3. The tender period concludes on 28th February 2022, and contracts are expected to start on 1st March 2023, lasting until 28th February 2029. The project will take place across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in aviation services, particularly those specialising in the leasing or operation of aircraft equipped for police support functions. Companies that can offer innovative solutions in aircraft hire, modification, and operation are well-suited to compete. The selective procurement method indicates a negotiated procedure, allowing for tailored bids that could lead to substantial contracts in a niche sector, fostering business growth and collaboration with law enforcement agencies.

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Notice Title

Provision of Police Aviation Services including a Fleet Replacement Programme

Notice Description

This procurement aims to establish a police aviation services Framework Agreement. Immediately following the award of the Framework Agreement, WYCA intends to enter into two initial call-off contracts for: LOT 1. The lease or capital purchase of seven rotary aircraft for the police purpose, such aircraft to be modified with police role equipment; and LOT 2. The delivery of an outsourced police air support service to the London region. Or awarding under LOT 3 - A combination of Lots 1 and 2. WYCA is establishing a 6-year Framework Agreement (4 years plus an optional extension of 2 years). The estimated value of PS184,000,000 for Lot 1 is based on the potential value over the full framework term. It is envisaged that the value for the initial call-off contract will be PS80,500,000. Its anticipated that the call off contract length for Lot 1 is: transition period plus a 10-year lease. The estimated value for Lot 2 is PS92,680,000. It is anticipated that the call off contract length for Lot 2 is: transition period (inclusive of obtaining PAOC) plus a 10-year contract period. Please note the estimated value of PS276,680,000 for Lot 3 is based on the potential value over the full framework term. It is envisaged that the value for the initial call-off contracts will be PS173,180,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c405c6-49f3-4af5-871c-d56d6a864787
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

60424100 - Hire of aircraft with crew

60444000 - Aircraft-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
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2029 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
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
Deborah Walker
Contact Email
deborah.walker@bluelight.police.uk
Contact Phone
+447929759923

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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