Planning

BBMF Integrated Support Programme (BISAP) - Engines

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

14 Dec 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a competitive procurement process for the "BBMF Integrated Support Programme (BISAP) - Engines," which falls under the defence services sector. With an estimated contract value of £30 million, this initiative is aimed at delivering long-term engine support for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) aircraft over the next decade. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the intention to begin competitive activity in Q1/Q2 of 2022. Interested parties should note that future notices are anticipated for April 1, 2022, and the services will be primarily delivered in the Lincoln area of the UK (Lincoln region, UKF30).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft maintenance and engineering services, particularly those experienced in refurbishing, repairing, and technically supporting aviation engines. Companies capable of meeting the Ministry of Defence's specific requirements, including holding appropriate BCAR approvals and gaining Military Aviation Authority certifications, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The scope includes a comprehensive range of services involving various engine types such as Gipsy Major, Griffon, Merlin, and Twin Wasp engines, making it an attractive prospect for a diverse array of aviation service providers.

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Notice Title

BBMF Integrated Support Programme (BISAP) - Engines

Notice Description

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Project Team within Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) are preparing to initiate a competitive procurement process to award a contract for the Battle of Britain Memorial Integrated Support Arrangement Programme (BISAP) - Propulsion (Engines). BISAP - Propulsion (Engines) will deliver an efficient and effective, long term solution for all engine support for the BBMF aircraft over the next 10 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority's scope of requirement for BISAP Propulsion (Engines) includes: Refurbishment, Reconditioning, Repair, Maintenance, Design, Engineering and Technical Support; including the capability to design and manufacture parts for all engine types which include Gipsy Major, Griffon, Merlin (all Mk's) and Twin Wasp engines supporting BBMF aircraft (all Mk's). Including the aspiration to have the engines managed and held by the supplier to maximise engine availability to BBMF during the display season (Apr - Oct) and manage maintenance activities by aligning them to the BBMF winter maintenance period (Oct - Mar). Additional information: The Contractor supporting BBMF Engines will be required to hold as a minimum appropriate BCAR approvals from the CAA at Contract award and will be expected to gain approval from the Military Aviation Authority under their DAOS (Design) and MAOS (Maintenance) Schemes during the initial 18 month period from contract award. The aim is to carry out competitive activity starting in Q1/Q2 2022

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030134
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031165-2021
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment

50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services

50211211 - Aircraft-engine maintenance services

50211212 - Aircraft-engine repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
destyphoon-bbmf-comrclmultiuser@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN4 4SY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC

Local Authority
East Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Coningsby & Mareham
Westminster Constituency
Louth and Horncastle

Further Information

Notice URLs

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