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Aircrew Training Facility at RAF Leeming

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - RAF HIGH WYCOMBE AIR COMMERCIAL

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11 Feb 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the construction of an Aircrew Training Facility at RAF Leeming is being managed by the Ministry of Defence - RAF High Wycombe Air Commercial. This project falls within the building construction work category and has an estimated contract value of £7,600,000 excluding VAT. The procurement method is limited, specifically through a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice. The award status is currently active, with BAE Systems (Operations) Limited as the supplier. The contract was signed on 11 February 2022, and the facility is intended to support the Joint Hawk Training Squadron.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in construction and specialised training facility design, particularly those with capabilities in defence and simulation integration. Companies with experience in delivering technological infrastructures and facilities, particularly in collaboration with defence sector clients, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement processes. The unique requirements of the Aircrew Training Facility mean that vendors with demonstrated technical expertise and established relationships in this sector could benefit from new business avenues stemming from such tenders.

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Notice Title

Aircrew Training Facility at RAF Leeming

Notice Description

Design and construction of a Aircrew Training Facility at RAF Leeming in support of the Joint Hawk Training Squadron.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of the design and construction of a Aircrew Training Facility at RAF Leeming in support of the Joint Hawk Training Squadron.

Procurement Information

The UK Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (BAES) for the estimated value of PS7,600,000 ex VAT pursuant to the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR 2011) using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice for the Aircrew Training Facility at RAF Leeming as part of the Joint Hawk Training Squadron (JHTS). This procedure is considered justified for technical reasons under regulation 16 (1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011. BAES have been identified as having the unique and specific technical integration and knowledge skills to successfully manage, install, and integrate the Hawk Mk 167 Simulator into the final Aircrew Training Facilities at RAF Leeming. BAES have a complete understanding of the simulator's technical requirements and have established designs for the infrastructure that can deliver a compliant facility suitable to satisfy the needs of the simulator. Furthermore, BAES has a direct contract with the simulator supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03168d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004082-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - RAF HIGH WYCOMBE AIR COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ryan.pumfrey199@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
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
TLE2 North Yorkshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS

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