Tender

C17CSAE/706102450 Military Parachute Training (MPT) aircraft service UK

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

19 May 2023 at 14:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process for a service contract titled "C17CSAE/706102450 Military Parachute Training (MPT) aircraft service UK". This tender falls under the main procurement category of services and is classified under the CPV code for fixed-wing aircraft services. The value of the contract is £65 million GBP. The procurement method being used is a selective procedure, specifically a Restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender period ends on July 24, 2023, with the contract period anticipated to start on July 25, 2023, and end on July 26, 2023. The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, is the buying organisation overseeing this tender.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the aviation industry to compete for a high-value contract to provide commercial fixed-wing aircraft services for Military Parachute Training (MPT) in the UK and potentially in Europe. Companies with expertise in operating aircraft that can carry a minimum of 20 parachutists with full kit, conduct High-Altitude Parachutist (HAP) training, and deliver parachute training courses by day and night would be well-suited for this opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria indicate that SMEs are welcome to bid for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C17CSAE/706102450 Military Parachute Training (MPT) aircraft service UK

Notice Description

The Authority intends to contract for commercial fixed-wing aircraft services to conduct Military Parachute Training (MPT). This MPT will be based predominantly in the UK with the prospect of European MPT at some points during the contract. Please note the estimated value is inclusive of option years. The aircraft type must be able to carry a min of 20 x parachutists with full kit and be able to air despatch Low Level Parachutists and facilitate a portable oxygen (O2) capability for High-Altitude Parachutists (HAP) secured to the aircraft floor. The Authority envisages a five-year availability service with three, one-year contract options thereafter. The service should aim to deliver by Q1 2025, with an approved framework agreement between MAA, CAA and the Contractor to provide MPT. The contractor shall supply type-rated aircrew, engineers, fire & crash cover, medical cover when not provided by the Authority. The contractor shall maintain and sustain the aircraft with minimum reliance on the Authority. The contractor will also be required to base the aircraft at its own facility in Southern England and pick up parachutists from various pre-designated locations in the UK, predominantly from Brize Norton as a Main Operating Base. In addition to the UK operation, there is a requirement to support MPT in Europe (altitude assured) from the same aircraft, predominantly in Southern France. Whilst service levels may vary over the term of the contract, an initial Aircraft Flying Time of 900hrs per year is anticipated, with a minimum guaranteed service level set, and a contractual ability to surge if required by the Authority. Parachute training courses will take place at frequent intervals throughout the calendar year. The contractor will be required to airdrop parachutists, trained and despatched, by MOD personnel, using round and square parachutes to cover a variety of activities including Low Level (Static Line), via both side doors and tailgate ramp, and Medium and HAP freefall from a tailgate ramp from multiple heights up to 20,000 ft pressure altitude (PA). The parachuting platform should be a recognised parachute training aircraft able to operate by day and night.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fdfa5dbd-dc59-441c-a88c-3ccf8b1613f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f134cb7-ee63-4192-aa1a-39eed42a43b8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34711110 - Fixed-wing aircrafts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jul 2023 - 26 Jul 2023 30 days
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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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