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The Provision of spares for the Grob Viking TMk1

Ministry of Defence

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03 Apr 2025 at 11:56

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20 Jun 2024 at 14:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract to Serco Group plc for the provision of spares, including type-specific aircraft parts and consumables, for the Grob Viking TMk1 glider aircraft. The project, which falls under the "Defence" industry category, involves the selective procurement method ("Negotiated with publication of a contract notice") and aims for the lowest price as the award criterion. The goods are to be delivered to RAF Syerston in South Nottinghamshire (NUTS code: UKF16). The contract, valued at £796,198.9, was signed on 18 March 2025 and has a duration of 1825 days (approximately five years).

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying aircraft parts and related consumables. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality, type-specific aircraft spares and a track record of negotiating selective contracts would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. As the demand for reliable and efficient supply chains in the defence sector remains crucial, businesses able to meet these stringent requirements would likely benefit from increased business growth and strengthened relationships with national defence authorities like the MoD.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of spares for the Grob Viking TMk1

Notice Description

Provision of spares including, type specific aircraft parts, general aircraft spares, launch consumables, and other consumables for use on and associated with the Grob Viking TMk1 glider aircraft, to be delivered to RAF Syerston.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) UK Military Flight Training Services (UKMFTS) Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to award a contract for the supply of Spares to the 52 Viking (Grob G103A) winch launched gliders owned by the 22 Group Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC).

Options: There will be 2 one year options following on from an initial 3 year contract.

Procurement Information

The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) UK Military Flight Training Services (UKMFTS) Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to award a follow-on three-year contract to Serco Ltd for the supply of Spares to the 52 Viking (Grob G103A) winch launched gliders owned by the 22 Group Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC). 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). DE&S advertised this requirement for competition but due to the lack of interest in the market will proceed with a direct placement of the follow-on requirement. This contract will include 2 option years which can be invoked at any point. The original competitive notice was issued on 17 April 2024 and only the incumbent (Serco Ltd) submitted a DPQQ. Due to the failed competition, it is considered that this contract can be awarded as Single Source under Regulation 16(1)(a)(i) of the DSPCR 2011 due to the absence of tenders and Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) due to technical reasons as competition has demonstrated only one supplier can meet the requirement. This notice is being published for transparency purposes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04718d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012770-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated with publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34731000 - Parts for aircraft

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,096,198 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20242 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
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
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Serco Group plc

Serco Ltd

Further Information

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