Planning

Provision of Glider Support Contract (GSC)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

25 May 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a tender for the Provision of Glider Support Contract (GSC), which falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance services of military aircraft. This contract will support the maintenance of the Viking T MK 1 gliders at RAF Syerston and is expected to last for three years, from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £9,300,000. Interested parties should register their interest through the designated e-Tendering system, with the procurement currently in the planning stage.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft maintenance and repair services, particularly those equipped to handle glider and winch maintenance. Companies that provide related services such as winch manufacturing or aircraft repairs would find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender not only allows businesses to expand their client base within the defence sector but also to establish long-term partnerships with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

Provision of Glider Support Contract (GSC)

Notice Description

The Authority has a potential requirement for a proposed Contract that will support Viking T MK 1 in three areas, Glider Maintenance, Winch Maintenance and Aerotow Aircraft services at RAF Syerston. This proposed Contract will allow 2 FTS to deliver glider training to the RAF Air Cadets (RAFAC). The planned contractual duration is three (3) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b505
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011667-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42141410 - Winches

50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services

50211200 - Aircraft repair services

50650000 - Repair and maintenance services of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Elliott Liga
Contact Email
liga.elliott114@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001563714

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
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

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