Tender

Provision of Subject Matter Expert Support for CAP 1616 Stage 3 Airspace Change

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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28 Mar 2023 at 11:12

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24 Mar 2023 at 14:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender opportunity titled "Provision of Subject Matter Expert Support for CAP 1616 Stage 3 Airspace Change" in the research and development services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of April 25, 2023. The contract period is set to start on May 17, 2023, and last until May 31, 2027. This tender, conducted through an open procedure, presents a £438,000 opportunity for SMEs in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence for consultancy services offers SMEs in the research and development sector a chance to compete and secure a substantial contract. Businesses with expertise in airspace change proposals and consultancy services in the South East region are well-suited to engage in this opportunity. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing fair access for interested suppliers to participate in the process and potentially expand their business by securing a long-term service contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Subject Matter Expert Support for CAP 1616 Stage 3 Airspace Change

Notice Description

*THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FOR STAGE 3 AND NOT STAGE 4* This is an opportunity to tender for Stage 3 of the CAP 1616 Airspace Change Proposal (ACP) for RAF Northolt. RAF Northolt is undergoing a mandatory CAP1616 Airspace Change Proposal (ACP) (RAF Northolt ACP Public Portal). RAF Northolt requires contractual assistance throughout this process. Following a successful Stage 2 CAA Gateway in Nov/Dec 21, RAF Northolt will move to Stage 3 of CAP1616 Airspace Change. Contractual assistance for Stage 3 (Consultation) is required for RAF Northolt, to mitigate the absence of ACP related SQEP within the MoD. To express your interest for this requirement, please complete and submit the attached SAQ and ITT. Opportunity listing can be found at: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56013 All suppliers are required to Pass the Qualifying, Technical and Commercial Evaluation. Any suppliers deemed non-complaint in any or all three areas will automatically be issued a fail.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3ef13be-9951-4909-b538-76db5533b103
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b9c18db-bdbc-449b-89b5-4bc45a3989af
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£438,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 May 2023 - 31 May 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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