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Provision of Aviation and Parachute Services to the Robson Parachute Centre Weston on the Green (RPC(W))

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Sep 2017 at 13:23

Award Notice
Tender

19 Jun 2017 at 12:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking provision of Aviation and Parachute Services for the Robson Parachute Centre, located in the South East of England. This contract, valued at £1,080,000, is set to commence on 1 October 2017 and will run until 30 September 2020, with the option of extending for two additional years. The contract has been awarded following a selective procurement method, concluding the tender process on 17 July 2017. The contract period aligns with the operational needs of the centre, and the awarded supplier is UK Parachute Services Limited.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in aviation and parachuting services. Companies equipped to deliver training and simulation for aircraft operations will find a suitable match for their expertise in this contract. The long-term nature of the agreement allows for businesses to plan and allocate resources effectively, thereby enhancing their competitive position within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Aviation and Parachute Services to the Robson Parachute Centre Weston on the Green (RPC(W))

Notice Description

Provision of Aviation and Parachute Services to the Robson Parachute Centre Weston on the Green (RPC(W)) for the period 1 October 2017 to 30 September 2020, with two further 1 year options covering 1 October 2020 to 30 September 2021 and 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec253074-55d8-47d4-9efa-d294caada690
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2e2ec5e-51d9-4b91-8d86-d74cc38cac54
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,080,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£664,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK PARACHUTE SERVICES

Further Information

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