Tender

.Provision of Military Airworthiness Reviews

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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04 Mar 2024 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in High Wycombe, UK, has issued a tender for the Provision of Military Airworthiness Reviews, classified under the category of Test and Evaluation of Military Aircrafts, Missiles, and Spacecrafts (CPV 73435000). This open procurement process, described in tender reference number ocds-h6vhtk-044532, seeks an independent contractor to provide services for a 5-year period from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2029. The tenders are being accepted through electronic submission until 8 April 2024, with the contract award set to begin on 11 April 2024. Key stages include bid opening on 11 April 2024 and subsequent baseline and annual Military Airworthiness Certifications within the RAF Senior Duty Holder's Area of Responsibility.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in aeronautical engineering, particularly those with expertise in military airworthiness. Companies that offer robust and reliable airworthiness review services could see substantial growth by securing this long-term contract with the Ministry of Defence. Ideal candidates include firms experienced in conducting detailed test evaluations and certifications of military aircraft and related technologies, capable of meeting stringent regulatory compliance and performance standards. This tender, therefore, is particularly suited for established defence contractors looking to expand their portfolio and for niche firms aiming to demonstrate their capabilities in a high-stakes domain.

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Notice Title

.Provision of Military Airworthiness Reviews

Notice Description

The Requirement is for the Provision of Military Airworthiness Reviews that is for a 5 Year period, commencing 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2029. The Authority has a potential Opportunity for a 5 Year Requirement for a Contractor to complete Military Airworthiness Reviews (ARs) within the RAF Senior Duty Holder's Area of Responsibility. The Authority requires an independent organisation to conduct Baseline Military ARs and annual Military AR Certifications.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Requirement is for the Provision of Military Airworthiness Reviews that is for a 5 Year period, commencing 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2029. The Authority has a potential Opportunity for a 5 Year Requirement for a Contractor to complete Military Airworthiness Reviews (ARs) within the RAF Senior Duty Holder's Area of Responsibility. The Authority requires an independent organisation to conduct Baseline Military ARs and annual Military AR Certifications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044532
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023231-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73435000 - Test and evaluation of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2029 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
Not specified
Contact Email
simon.bratchell643@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

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