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13 Sep 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a tender for the "Eastern Region Airfield Wildlife Control Contract" with an estimated value of £401,900. This procurement falls under the environmental services category and aims to enhance wildlife control at various RAF aerodromes across the UK, including RAF Coningsby and RAF Waddington. The tender process is at the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 13th October 2021. Potential suppliers must utilise the CP&F electronic procurement tool for submissions, and interested parties are encouraged to visit the Defence Sourcing Portal for further details and to complete a Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire.

This contract presents a prime opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in wildlife management and safety protocols near aerodromes. Businesses adept at electronic trading and capable of complying with the Ministry of Defence's stringent selection criteria would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Companies that can demonstrate effective wildlife monitoring and control methodologies, while engaging with local landowners and other stakeholders, may find significant growth prospects through this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

701578866A - Eastern Region Airfield Wildlife Control Contract

Notice Description

The Contractor shall provide an effective and efficient wildlife control system in accordance with the regulation and guidance given in the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Regulatory Article (RA) 3270 and the RA 3500 series. The specified references shall be deemed to imply the current editions as from time to time amended. The aim is to reduce the presence of hazardous birds and other wildlife in and around the vicinity of the aerodromes at RAF Coningsby, RAFC Cranwell, RAF Marham, RAF Scampton, RAF Waddington, RAF Wittering, RAF Barkston Heath, RAF Leeming and RAF Topcliffe by means of observation, recording, reporting and survey, assessing the local wildlife population, wildlife behaviour and the effect on aircraft flying at or near that aerodrome, and taking appropriate action to reduce the hazard. Where wildlife control activity is necessary outside the boundaries of the aerodrome, the Contractor shall liaise directly with occupiers of land in the vicinity and Airfield Wildlife Control Units (AWCU) at neighbouring aerodromes (i.e. within the 13km safeguarding zone) with a view to reducing the air safety risk posed by that site.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contractor shall provide an effective and efficient wildlife control system in accordance with the regulation and guidance given in the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Regulatory Article (RA) 3270 and the RA 3500 series. The specified references shall be deemed to imply the current editions as from time to time amended. The aim is to reduce the presence of hazardous birds and other wildlife in and around the vicinity of the aerodromes at RAF Coningsby, RAFC Cranwell, RAF Marham, RAF Scampton, RAF Waddington, RAF Wittering, RAF Barkston Heath, RAF Leeming and RAF Topcliffe by means of observation, recording, reporting and survey, assessing the local wildlife population, wildlife behaviour and the effect on aircraft flying at or near that aerodrome, and taking appropriate action to reduce the hazard. Where wildlife control activity is necessary outside the boundaries of the aerodrome, the Contractor shall liaise directly with occupiers of land in the vicinity and Airfield Wildlife Control Units (AWCU) at neighbouring aerodromes (i.e. within the 13km safeguarding zone) with a view to reducing the air safety risk posed by that site. Specification, locations and quantities are detailed in the procurement documentation which is available on the Defence Sourcing Portal www.contracts.mod.uk In order to participate, suppliers must log into the Defence Sourcing Portal via www.contracts.mod.uk, express interest and complete a Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire (PQQ).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e03e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022735-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

90721800 - Natural risks or hazards protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£401,900 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£401,900 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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