Planning

Support of Aircraft Tow Tractors

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 14:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support, a central government authority based in Bristol, has initiated a planned procurement process for the "Support of Aircraft Tow Tractors". The procurement includes goods, specifically aircraft-towing vehicles, and is part of the planning stage of its life cycle. This process is governed by the legal framework identified as 2023/54. The contract period is anticipated to start on 21st November 2025 and conclude on 21st November 2030. Interested parties should note the forthcoming notice date, set for 21st July 2025, to prepare their submissions accordingly.

This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in transportation vehicles, particularly those with expertise in aviation support equipment. Companies that can provide robust and reliable towing vehicles will find this tender appealing. Engaging with the UK government's defence sector via this contract could be a strategic move for growth, offering enduring partnerships and visibility. Businesses well-placed in manufacturing and mechanical services within the aviation sector stand to benefit greatly from participating in this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support of Aircraft Tow Tractors

Notice Description

A contract for the Support of Aircraft Tow Tractors

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024171-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144740 - Aircraft-towing vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hadyn.townley101@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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