BLC0172 - NPAS Fuel Farms Maintenance and Inspection

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY (OR SUCH OTHER SUCCESSOR BODY, COMPANY, ORGANISATION WHO SHALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BEING THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF THE NATIONAL POLICE AIR SERVICE OR ANY PART OR PARTS THEREOF)

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TenderUpdate

01 May 2026 at 15:15

Tender

01 May 2026 at 14:49

Planning

09 Apr 2025 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority, acting as the contracting authority for the National Police Air Service (NPAS), invites tenders for the "BLC0172 - NPAS Fuel Farms Maintenance and Inspection" project. This procurement process, carried out under an open procedure, seeks services in the repair and maintenance industry, specifically for aircraft and associated equipment. The service area covers 15 bases across England and Wales, operating under a centralised functional model. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 1st June 2026, with the expectation to award the contract by 24th June 2026, and start the contract on 1st September 2026. The procurement policy allows electronic submissions in English through a specified online platform.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale, multi-site contracts across the UK. Companies that demonstrate strong technical expertise, reliability in managing 24/7 operations, and flexibility for ad hoc call-outs will be well-placed to compete. With a contract value of up to £1.8 million and options for extensions, this procurement can offer substantial business growth for firms well-acquainted with aviation maintenance standards like JIG4, while also potentially boosting their reputation in the public safety sector.

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Notice Title

BLC0172 - NPAS Fuel Farms Maintenance and Inspection

Notice Description

NPAS Fuel Farms Maintenance and Inspection: NPAS has 15 bases across England and Wales and operates without borders providing air support to police forces using a centralised operations centre which directs activity. The aircraft are fitted with a variety of equipment and sensors to enable a robust service delivery thereby managing public safety and risk. NPAS operates 24 hours a day and 365 days a year and does so in both day and night environments under single-pilot Visual and Instrument Flight Rules. Within these bases are Fuel Bowsers that require to be serviced and maintained in accordance with JIG4 to allow NPAS aircraft to always remain mobile. All fuel tanks and pumping equipment require a planned maintenance regime and cover for emergency or ad hoc call-outs to ensure the safe receipting, storage, checking and dispensing of fuel. All parts of the receipting, storage, testing and dispensing system, whether fixed or mobile, need to be inspected, checked, tested, cleaned and certified fit for use. The Supplier must have the capacity and resource to service all the required bases and satellites in England & Wales.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ffe4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040695-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY (OR SUCH OTHER SUCCESSOR BODY, COMPANY, ORGANISATION WHO SHALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BEING THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF THE NATIONAL POLICE AIR SERVICE OR ANY PART OR PARTS THEREOF)
Additional Buyers

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LTD.

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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