Planning

Provision of Aviation Support to British Army Training Unit Kenya

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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PlanningUpdate

02 Jun 2025 at 14:36

Planning

16 May 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Ministry of Defence focuses on providing aviation support to the British Army Training Unit in Kenya, under the tender titled "Provision of Aviation Support to British Army Training Unit Kenya." This procurement falls within the services category, specifically defence and security, with a planned contract period from 1st August 2027 to 1st August 2032. Located in Kenya and classified under air transport services and support services for air transport, the tender is presently in the planning stage with a future notice expected by 1st May 2026. The gross value of the contract is projected at £54,000,000, with an anticipated contractual value of £45,000,000.

Businesses specialising in air transport and related support services stand to benefit greatly from this substantial procurement opportunity, which offers a chance to expand operations internationally and leverage expertise in defence-related aviation services. Companies experienced in providing robust logistical support and capable of operating within the Kenyan region would be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. Engaging in this procurement project could provide long-term growth prospects and enhance business visibility within the public-sector domain.

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Notice Title

Provision of Aviation Support to British Army Training Unit Kenya

Notice Description

Provision of Aviation Support to British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0515d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029233-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

63730000 - Support services for air transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 1 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
holly.hussey-burd100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

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