Tender

PROVISION OF LIGHT AIRCRAFT FOR THE DELIVERY OF MILITARY PARACHUTE TRAINING AND RAF FALCONS PARACHUTING ACTIVITY

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender for the "Provision of Light Aircraft for the Delivery of Military Parachute Training and RAF Falcons Parachuting Activity." This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically classified as "Hire of aircraft with crew" (CPV code: 60424100). The tender period is set to conclude on 28th April 2022, with the contract beginning on 1st August 2022 and extending until 31st July 2024. The total value of the contract is £4,821,000. The delivery locations include various regions, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the aviation services sector, particularly those experienced in providing aircraft with crew. Businesses that specialise in aviation support, including logistics, training, and aircraft maintenance, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The open procedure used for this procurement encourages a diverse range of suppliers to participate, fostering competition and innovation within the sector.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF LIGHT AIRCRAFT FOR THE DELIVERY OF MILITARY PARACHUTE TRAINING AND RAF FALCONS PARACHUTING ACTIVITY

Notice Description

PROVISION OF LIGHT AIRCRAFT FOR THE DELIVERY OF MILITARY PARACHUTE TRAINING AND RAF FALCONS PARACHUTING ACTIVITY

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bea3b4d5-7976-4313-abee-8c315559176e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2da7902-e1c8-405e-976c-3888109db2d0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£4,821,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2024 2-3 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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