Planning

Request for information - project HERA - airfield enabling and technical support services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

02 Aug 2021 at 13:24

Planning

30 Jul 2021 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage for a Request for Information (RFI) related to Project HERA, which focuses on airfield enabling and technical support services. The engagement end date for interested parties is set for 10th September 2021. The notice indicates various industry categories, including flight jackets, aircraft maintenance services, and air-traffic control training, with the procurement set to encompass a wide range of requirement specifications under its classification. Interested suppliers can find further information via the early engagement notice published on 30th July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence and aerospace sectors, especially those capable of providing flight jackets, aircraft maintenance, and engineering services for military installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find a suitable competitive edge, given the tender's suitability criteria which encourages participation from SMEs. Companies with expertise in technical training services, airfield operations, or aircraft engineering would be particularly well-positioned to engage with this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Request for information - project HERA - airfield enabling and technical support services

Notice Description

This notice is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) from Industry to assist the Authority in exploring options for the delivery of airfield enabling and technical support services under Project Hera.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6b17c35-bc94-425b-ac61-9cc3cb3e57cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55e8a1cb-a477-449a-bca6-aebe6ca6fa62
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

18132100 - Flight jackets

18132200 - Flight suits

34962230 - Air-traffic control training

34967000 - Airport Communication System (COM)

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

35611500 - Training aircrafts

35711000 - Command, control, communication systems

45222200 - Engineering work for military installations

45222300 - Engineering work for security installations

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services

50211200 - Aircraft repair services

50211210 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft engines

50211211 - Aircraft-engine maintenance services

50211212 - Aircraft-engine repair services

50211300 - Reconditioning services of aircraft

50211310 - Reconditioning services of aircraft engines

63731100 - Airport slot coordination services

63732000 - Air-traffic control services

63733000 - Aircraft refuelling services

63734000 - Hangar services

71311240 - Airport engineering services

80511000 - Staff training services

80531200 - Technical training services

80630000 - Training and simulation in military vehicles

92610000 - Sports facilities 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
2 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Lewis Jeacock
Contact Email
lewis.jeacock101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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