Tender

e-Invitation to tender (e-ITT) for the provision of an Airport Operator for Solent Airport Daedalus

FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Nov 2024 at 14:47

Tender Notice
Planning

26 Jul 2024 at 14:09

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Fareham Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of an Airport Operator for Solent Airport Daedalus, a key asset within the Daedalus site that also includes Faraday Business Park, Swordfish Business Park, and the QEII Platinum Jubilee Park. The current operator contract expires on 31st March 2026, with the new contract set to start on 1st April 2026 and run until 1st April 2036. This tender falls under the "Airport operation services" category (CPV code: 63731000) and is part of a selective procurement method, specifically an innovation partnership above the threshold. The tender period will close on 9th December 2024 at 12:00 PM. The location for the performance of this contract is England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in airport operation services to establish a long-term partnership with Fareham Borough Council. Given the scale and integrated nature of the site at Daedalus, it offers substantial growth potential for the successful contractor, particularly those that are SMEs. The opportunity is ideally suited for companies with expertise in managing complex operational environments within an airport setting, capable of synergizing operations across the multiple business parks included within the Daedalus boundary.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

e-Invitation to tender (e-ITT) for the provision of an Airport Operator for Solent Airport Daedalus

Notice Description

1) The Council is tendering for an airfield operator at Solent Airfield Daedalus. 2) The airfield exists as part of the Council's assets in the wider site called Daedalus, which includes other key assets including Faraday Business Park, Swordfish Business Park and the QEII Platinum Jubilee Park. The airfield cannot operate in isolation from these areas. 3) The current operator contract expires 31/3/26.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9a5590f-02db-4de2-8910-22c98fab1f1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc0e79d-2a71-41a4-95b5-ac50bf38d083
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Innovation partnership (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48 - Software package and information systems

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft

48130000 - Aviation ground support and test software package

60400000 - Air transport services

63731000 - Airport operation services

66514120 - Marine, aviation and other transport insurance services

72212130 - Aviation ground support and test software development services

72212131 - Aviation ground support software development services

72212132 - Aviation test software development services

80412000 - Flying-school services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2036 Over 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
FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO16 7AZ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Fareham
Electoral Ward
Fareham Town
Westminster Constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville

Further Information

Notice Documents

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