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704030450-Hawk TMk2A Release to Service

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - RAF HIGH WYCOMBE, AIR COMMERCIAL

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23 May 2022 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence, specifically the RAF High Wycombe Air Commercial team, has completed the procurement process for the "Hawk TMk2A Release to Service" project, which falls under the aircraft operating services industry category. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically negotiated without publication of a contract notice, and was valued at approximately £1,639,000 excluding VAT. The contract date was signed on 23rd May 2022. This process is crucial for supporting the airworthiness certification of the Hawk TMk2A aircraft operated by the UK RAF and the Qatar Emiri Air Force.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in aircraft services and defence contracting. Companies with expertise in aviation maintenance, certification, and technical support for military aircraft would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Given the critical nature of this service and the specific requirements laid out by the Ministry of Defence, firms that specialise in aerospace technology and have a prior working relationship with the Ministry or similar defence authorities could greatly benefit from similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

704030450-Hawk TMk2A Release to Service

Notice Description

Hawk TMk2A Release to Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited for the estimated value of PS1,639,000 ex VAT for the support for the Hawk TMk2A Release to Service

Procurement Information

The UK Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited for the estimated value of PS1,639,000 ex VAT for the support for the Hawk TMk2A Release to Service. pursuant to the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR 2011) using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011. UK RAF QFIs and pilots are due to fly on the Qatari owned Hawk MK 167 aircraft on the Joint Hawk Training Squadron currently being stood up at RAF Leeming. Currently, this Hawk TMk2A variant aircraft does not have certification from the Military Aviation Authority (MMA) to operate safely in UK airspace. The UK MOD and 11 Sqn Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) have a critical dependency on the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Hawk TMk2A BAE Systems, to certify the aircraft, when operated in accordance with the Release to Service Recommendation (RTSR), is airworthy and safe in all respects. This procedure is considered justified for technical reasons under regulation 16 (1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011. In order to award a UK RTS, there must be adequate evidence artefacts provided by the OEM and accepted by the MAA and Release to Service Authority (RTSA) to support the airworthiness statements. BAES are the OEM and single supplier with the required detailed technical understanding of the aircraft and possession of the technical documentation for the required evidence. The award of this contract allows UK MOD personnel to operate the aircraft under a UK MOD governance framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033d04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013919-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60445000 - Aircraft operating services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,639,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20223 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
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
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS

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