Tender

PROVISION OF UK BASED LIGHT AIRCRAFT FOR THE DELIVERY OF RAF FALCONS PARACHUTING

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

25 Nov 2024 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking tenders for the provision of UK-based light aircraft for the RAF Falcons' parachuting, including pilot and fire & crash cover services. This contract falls under the services category, specifically the hire of aircraft with crew (CPV code 60424100), and is intended from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2027. The procurement is at the tender stage, using an open procedure method, and the deadline for submissions is 7 January 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract's estimated value is £1,005,000. The services will be delivered in the region of UKJ1, with electronic and written submissions accepted.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aviation services, particularly those experienced in aircraft hire and support services for military operations. Companies capable of providing comprehensive fire & crash cover, as well as skilled pilots, are well-suited to compete. With a substantial contract value, this procurement offers a robust opportunity for business growth in the aerospace and defence sectors. The Ministry of Defence's established procurement process ensures a transparent and open competition for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF UK BASED LIGHT AIRCRAFT FOR THE DELIVERY OF RAF FALCONS PARACHUTING

Notice Description

The Provision of UK based Light Aircraft, Pilot and Fire & Crash Cover Services for a 2year Contract from 1 March 25 to 28 February 27.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of UK based Light Aircraft, Pilot and Fire & Crash Cover Services for the RAF Falcons for a 2 year Contract from 1 March 25 to 28 February 27.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04be7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038028-2024
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60424100 - Hire of aircraft with crew

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,005,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£100,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 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
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

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