Tender

Air space Change Proposal Stage 2, 3 & 4 for RAF Brize Norton

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking support for the CAP 1616 stage 2, 3 & 4 Airspace Change at RAF Brize Norton. This opportunity involves the provision of subject matter expert support for airspace design and procedural design. The tender, titled "Air space Change Proposal Stage 2, 3 & 4 for RAF Brize Norton," falls under the industry category of project management consultancy services. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with a tender period ending on July 31, 2023, and a contract period starting on August 14, 2023, until December 31, 2024. The location is RAF High Wycombe in the United Kingdom.

This tender from the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for specialised aviation consultancy companies to contribute to airspace design and procedural design at RAF Brize Norton. Businesses with expertise in project management consultancy services and experience in delivering airspace solutions are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Smaller enterprises may find this tender particularly appealing as the Ministry of Defence has indicated a preference for SMEs, providing them with a chance to participate in a significant government project and potentially expand their business.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Air space Change Proposal Stage 2, 3 & 4 for RAF Brize Norton

Notice Description

The Authority submit the below opportunity: The Provision of Subject Matter Expert Support to RAF Brize Norton for CAP 1616 stage 2, 3 & 4 Airspace Change. Under direction from CAS, RAF Brize Norton are to re-submit an ACP under CAA CAP 1616. To this end the Unit will require the assistance of specialised aviation consultancy companies with skills in delivering airspace design and procedural design. The project will be managed by RAF Brize Norton personnel but there are elements of the process that the RAF are not SQEP to complete. This view is supported by Cdr Lippitt, Head of Airspace Policy and Strategy at DAATM who stated in a supporting email that, 'the military are not resourced, trained or indeed SQEP to run a full ACP. A dedicated team that can develop experience, or contractor support, would ensure that an ACP runs as efficiently as possible and so potentially will have more chance of success. Please submit your interest via the attached ITT. All suppliers are to respond to all elements of the Qualification, Technical and Commercial elements of this ITT. Failure to do so will render your bid non-complaint and excluded from the competition. All further information can be found within the ITT at https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56289

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd1a5843-1cf3-47ec-9080-5f6b0855e49d
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

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

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Aug 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 1-2 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
Not specified
Contact Email
lara.elliott121@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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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