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RAF Brize Norton AOS - RIBA W/S 4 - Design Contract

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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30 Sep 2025 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a design contract for the RAF Brize Norton Airfield Operating Surfaces Project, managed by the Ministry of Defence. This project is classified under the construction work for airfields and is located at postal code OX18 3LX. The procurement method employed is a competitive procedure with negotiation, above the threshold, suggesting a selective process. The contract has already been awarded as of 24th September 2025 to VolkerFitzpatrick Limited, with the contract period running until 31st July 2026. The tender was in the award stage when published, targeting the "works" procurement category with a total value of £23,016,617.76.

This design contract presents significant opportunities for growth in the construction industry, particularly for businesses experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects. Companies capable of navigating competitive procedures with negotiation and who can deliver substantial construction works could find similar future projects within the Ministry of Defence's procurement framework valuable. Given the specific requirements and large scope, larger enterprises are more suited to such tenders, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in government projects.

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Notice Title

RAF Brize Norton AOS - RIBA W/S 4 - Design Contract

Notice Description

RIBA W/S 4 Contract to carry out Design of the Works at RAF Brize Norton as part of the respective Airfield Operating Surfaces (AOS) Project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba27f85d-2057-4a4b-bb9c-a54ee4368a3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd53d69-c3dd-4469-a45a-915a7f1f62d8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45235000 - Construction work for airfields, runways and manoeuvring surfaces

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,016,617 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,016,617 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
Jordan Wallis
Contact Email
jordan.wallis105@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07964335238

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLKERFITZPATRICK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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