Tender

Provision of Supplementary Support Services to the Airseeker Programme

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

17 Feb 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Supplementary Support Services to the Airseeker Programme," classified under the industry category of repair and maintenance services related to aircraft. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 23 March 2022. The contract will cover services such as the repair and maintenance of RC-135W wheels and tyres, with delivery set to occur at RAF Waddington in Lincoln. Contracts are anticipated to commence on 1 July 2022 and run through to 31 March 2028, with a minimum contract value of £1,000,000.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in aircraft maintenance and support services, particularly those with capabilities in specific areas such as engine maintenance and supply chain logistics for aircraft components. Companies that possess relevant certifications like Quality Management System certification to ISO 9001:2015 and Maintenance Repair Organisation Part 145 approval will be in a strong position to compete. The selective procurement method requires a demonstrable financial capacity and technical expertise, making this an ideal opportunity for established firms within the defence supply chain.

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Notice Title

Provision of Supplementary Support Services to the Airseeker Programme

Notice Description

Provision of support services comprising repair and maintenance of RC-135W wheels & tyres, replenishment of aircraft stores of liquid oxygen, preventative maintenance on the stored F-108 turbofan engine and delivery of an aircraft wash service. Supply of demineralised water. Note: The successful bidder will be required to gain maintenance organisation approval in accordance with the Military Aviation Authority regulatory publications (MRP) part 145 prior to Contract delivery. A period after Contract award will be allowed for this. Details are available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maintenance-approved-organization-scheme-maos

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03188f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004595-2022
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
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

50211000 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft

50211211 - Aircraft-engine maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
AirISTAR Delivery Team, attn: Graham Parish
Contact Email
graham.parish245@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001640750

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
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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