Planning

National Supply of Aviation Fuel Farms & Bowsers Inspection & Maintenance Services on behalf of the National Police Air Service (NPAS).

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

09 Apr 2025 at 14:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority, in collaboration with Blue Light Commercial (Police), is initiating a tender process for the "National Supply of Aviation Fuel Farms & Bowsers Inspection & Maintenance Services" on behalf of the National Police Air Service (NPAS). This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting aircraft refuelling and maintenance services. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a pre-market engagement exercise set to complete by 25th April 2025. Interested parties are invited to express their interest via email to receive a detailed draft specification for feedback. The provision of these services will be nationwide, covering air bases and forward-deployed refuelling locations, with an anticipated contract period starting from 1st September 2025 and ending on 31st August 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, specializing in aviation fuel supply, maintenance, and refuelling services. Participating in this procurement process will allow businesses to secure a long-term contract valued at approximately £1.23 million, with the gross value estimated at £1.47 million. Companies with capabilities in managing and servicing aviation fuel infrastructure, as well as those experienced in providing support to government and police aviation units, will find this tender particularly relevant. By securing this contract, businesses can strengthen their portfolio, gain broader industry recognition, and grow their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Supply of Aviation Fuel Farms & Bowsers Inspection & Maintenance Services on behalf of the National Police Air Service (NPAS).

Notice Description

National Supply of Aviation Fuel Farms & Bowsers Inspection & Maintenance Services on behalf of the National Police Air Service (NPAS). Nationwide delivery of services across air bases and forward deployed re-fuelling locations for a period of 4 years.

Planning Information

Please email Jason.croft@bluelight.police.uk to express an interest in participation and to receive the pre-market information pack. This pre-market engagement exercise consists of issuing the market with a detailed draft specification for their consideration and feedback through a pre-market questionnaire. Please note that this exercise will complete by the 25th April 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ffe4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014045-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

34223200 - Bowsers

50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment

63733000 - Aircraft refuelling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,222,920 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

BLUE LIGHT COMMERCIAL (POLICE)

Contact Name
Jason Croft
Contact Email
jason.croft@bluelight.police.uk
Contact Phone
07483913370

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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