Planning

714911454 - MSS/151 - Helicopter Refuelling, HIFR, and Aviation Refuelling

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), acting on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "714911454 - MSS/151 - Helicopter Refuelling, HIFR, and Aviation Refuelling." This procurement involves securing spares and in-service support for helicopter in-flight refuelling and fixed-wing aviation fuelling equipment aboard Royal Navy vessels. The central government public authority, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has issued a pipeline notice with consideration to a value of £20,000,000 net and a gross value of £24,000,000. The procurement, classified under the mechanical and electrical engineering and repair services, is scheduled to commence on 31st October 2025, with the contract extending until 30th October 2032, and possibly up to 2035. The procurement is above the threshold and mainly aims at goods under a special regime for defence and security.

This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for enterprises specialising in mechanical and electrical engineering services, refuelling technologies, and aerospace support systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as one of the suitability criteria aligns well with SME capabilities. Businesses with expertise in delivering complex engineering solutions to the defence sector or those with a track record in providing specialised fuelling equipment and services may find this tender particularly lucrative. Involvement in this high-value contract could enable firms to establish or expand their presence within the defence procurement market, paving the way for further opportunities in a sector with consistent demand.

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Notice Title

714911454 - MSS/151 - Helicopter Refuelling, HIFR, and Aviation Refuelling

Notice Description

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, are considering options to secure the provision of spares and in-service support for helicopter in-flight refuelling and fixed wing aviation fuelling equipment as fitted aboard Royal Navy vessels. Please note: The information in this UK1 Pipeline Notice is purely for information, and no further details are available at this stage. Further details will be provided in a future notice if the opportunity progresses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051921
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023363-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

42122120 - Helicopter refuelling package

42122180 - Fuel pumps

42124211 - Parts of fuel pumps

50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71336000 - Engineering support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 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
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
desshipsmss-mast-sabp@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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