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Project MACE - Hangar Rental at Glasgow Prestwick Airport

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Feb 2026 at 15:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

29 Jan 2026 at 10:09

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

26 Jun 2025 at 14:57

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is undertaking a public procurement process titled "Project MACE - Hangar Rental at Glasgow Prestwick Airport". The procurement, which falls under the defence and security category, is focused on the relocation and maintenance of the Voyager A330 fleet, a critical component of the RAF’s air-to-air refuelling and strategic air transport capabilities. Taking place in Glasgow, this contract employs a direct award method due to the technical specifications and security requirements that only Storm Aviation Ltd can fulfil. The contract was signed on 10th February 2026, with a procurement term set from 29th June 2026 to 30th October 2026, and a total contract value of £1,240,000. This contract transitions the tender process from its completion stage to the award stage as of 24th February 2026.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in aviation services with capabilities in maintenance and compliance with military aviation standards. Businesses possessing Part 145 compliant facilities and specialised skills in aircraft maintenance could leverage collaborative efforts with Storm Aviation Ltd, enhancing service delivery by gaining insights into stringent defence requirements. Small to medium enterprises that can offer supporting manpower or logistics services pertinent to military equipment might consider niche partnerships to strengthen their position as potential collaborators in future MOD procurements. Ultimately, organisations equipped with high-security standards and advanced technical compliance are well-suited to participate in similar defence sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

Project MACE - Hangar Rental at Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Notice Description

Transparency Notice (UK05) - Provision of Hangarage Rental at Glasgow Prestwick Airport 1. Overview Air Commercial, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) intends to award a contract to Storm Aviation Limited (SAL) for the provision of hangarage rental at Glasgow Prestwick Airport (GPA). The estimated value of the contract is PS1,240,000 with a proposed term of 18 weeks. This Direct Award is related to a larger Programme of work, referred to as MACE. 'Project MACE' is the name given to the bolthole operation while the Aerodrome Operating Surfaces (AOS) are resurfaced at RAF Brize Norton. This Programme of work requires a number of aircraft from the Air Mobility Force (AMF) to be relocated to alternative airfields while the works are underway. The requirement at Glasgow Prestwick Airport is for the Voyager A330 fleet. The Voyager A330 aircraft is the RAF's sole Air-to-Air Refuelling tanker, it serves to refuel fast jets and operates as strategic air transport. If the Voyager fleet are not safely re-housed, they will be unavailable to support the Fast Jet fleet which critically defend UK airspace. To ensure the fleet remain airworthy and compliant with Military Aviation Standards, including Part 145 legislation, the fleet requires access to hangarage facilities while relocated. As a covered procurement, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023. This Direct Award relies on two justifications as permitted for under the Procurement Act 2023 legislation: Schedule 5, Paragraph 6 (Single Supplier) and Schedule 5, Paragraph 20 (Defence and Security). This Transparency Notice will address each of these justifications below. 2. Grounds Satisfied Schedule 5 - Paragraph 6 (Single Supplier) It is considered that the direct award of the contract is lawful pursuant to Section 41 and Schedule 5, Paragraph 6 of the Procurement Act 2023 because competition is absent for technical reasons such that only Storm Aviation Ltd can achieve the requirement and there are no reasonable alternatives. There are strict technical requirements attached to the relocation of the Voyager A330 aircraft and the associated hangarage required at the location. GPA is the only airport that meets the criteria for relocation of the Voyager fleet, a Transparency Notice regarding which was published on the 12th June 2025. One of the requirements of relocation was the availability and access to a Part 145 compliant hangar able to privately host Voyager A330 aircraft in line with Military Aviation Standards. Any hangar where 12MON (2A) checks and Base maintenance are to be conducted must be assessed and audited by UK Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, Annex II (Part 145) and be on the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE). In addition to the required, scheduled, maintenance, additional repair and maintenance is required based on any deployment of the aircraft. Access to hangarage is therefore critical in maintaining the readiness for action of the fleet. Market Engagement has shown only a small number of hangars within the boundary of the airfield at GPA. Two hangars at the North-side of the airfield, owned and used by GPA. Neither are Part 145 complaint and not suitable for use. They are for use by light aircraft only and are currently on long term lease to other customers. A private airline company own a Part 145 compliant hangar. This, however, can only be used for single aisle aircraft. In addition, they do not lease to 3rd party organisations. The final hangar at GPA is owned by Storm Aviation Ltd (SAL); this is Part 145 compliant and authorised for military use. This hangar fits all the requirements including compliance with Military standards and size and security requirements. SAL, therefore, own the only suitable hangar and there are no other suitable alternatives for this requirement. Schedule 5, Paragraph 20 (Defence and Security) In addition, it is considered that the direct award of the contract is lawful pursuant to Section 41 and Schedule 5, Paragraph 20 of the Procurement Act 2023 as a defence and security contract (and not only by virtue of section 7(1)(g)) and it is necessary for the contract to be awarded directly to SAL in order to enhance or maintain the operational capability, effectiveness, readiness for action, safety or security of the armed forces. The contract is a defence and security contract by virtue of Sections 7(1)(c),goods, services or works necessary for the development, production, maintenance or decommissioning of military equipment or sensitive equipment; (d), logistics services relating to military equipment or sensitive equipment; and (g), goods, services or works that are otherwise relevant to the operational capability, effectiveness, readiness for action, safety or security of the armed forces of the Procurement Act 2023. It therefore fulfils both the first and second limbs of this ground. In relation to the third limb, the Award to SAL is necessary to be awarded directly in order to enhance or maintain the operational capability, effectiveness, readiness for action, safety or security of the armed forces. The Voyager A330 aircraft is the RAF's sole Air-to-Air Refuelling tanker, it serves to refuel fast jets and operates as strategic air transport. 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Procurement Information

Transparency Notice (UK05) - Provision of Maintenance Support at Glasgow Prestwick Airport 1. Overview Air Commercial, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) intends to award a contract to Storm Aviation Limited (SAL) for the provision of aircraft supporting services at Glasgow Prestwick Airport (GPA). The estimated value of the contract is PS4,464,000 with a proposed term of 18 weeks. This Direct Award is related to a larger Programme of work, referred to as MACE. 'Project MACE' is the name given to the bolthole operation while the Aerodrome Operating Surfaces (AOS) are resurfaced at RAF Brize Norton. This Programme of work requires a number of aircraft from the Air Mobility Force (AMF) to be relocated to alternative airfields while the works are underway. The requirement at Glasgow Prestwick Airport is for the Voyager A330 fleet. The Voyager A330 aircraft is the RAF's sole Air-to-Air Refuelling tanker, it serves to refuel fast jets and operates as strategic air transport. If the Voyager fleet are not safely re-housed, they will be unavailable to support the Fast Jet fleet which critically defend UK airspace. To ensure the fleet remain airworthy and compliant with Military Aviation Standards, including Part 145 legislation, the fleet requires access to hangarage facilities while relocated. A Transparency Notice published on 26/06/2025 relates to the intention to Direct Award a contract to Storm Aviation Limited (SAL) for provision of hangarage rental. There is an additional requirement for supporting services for the aircraft while they are dispersed including, access to manpower, tooling and equipment storage and access while the aircraft at station away from RAFBN. As a covered procurement, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023. This Direct Award relies on two justifications as permitted for under the Procurement Act 2023 legislation: Schedule 5, Paragraph 6 (Single Supplier) and Schedule 5, Paragraph 20 (Defence and Security). This Transparency Notice will address each of these justifications below. 2. Grounds Satisfied Schedule 5 - Paragraph 6 (Single Supplier) It is considered that the direct award of the contract is lawful pursuant to Section 41 and Schedule 5, Paragraph 6 of the Procurement Act 2023 because competition is absent for technical reasons such that only Storm Aviation Ltd can achieve the requirement and there are no reasonable alternatives. The requirement necessitates that the supporting manpower are employed by the organisation which owns the hangar itself for reasons of security, access to the facility and its' tools and equipment. There is, therefore, no other suitable alternative supplier to which to award the contract. Schedule 5, Paragraph 20 (Defence and Security) In addition, it is considered that the direct award of the contract is lawful pursuant to Section 41 and Schedule 5, Paragraph 20 of the Procurement Act 2023 as a defence and security contract (and not only by virtue of section 7(1)(g)) and it is necessary for the contract to be awarded directly to SAL in order to enhance or maintain the operational capability, effectiveness, readiness for action, safety or security of the armed forces. The contract is a defence and security contract by virtue of Sections 7(1)(c),goods, services or works necessary for the development, production, maintenance or decommissioning of military equipment or sensitive equipment; (d), logistics services relating to military equipment or sensitive equipment; and (g), goods, services or works that are otherwise relevant to the operational capability, effectiveness, readiness for action, safety or security of the armed forces of the Procurement Act 2023. It therefore fulfils both the first and second limbs of this ground. In relation to the third limb, the Award to SAL is necessary to be awarded directly in order to enhance or maintain the operational capability, effectiveness, readiness for action, safety or security of the armed forces. The Voyager A330 aircraft is the RAF's sole Air-to-Air Refuelling tanker, it serves to refuel fast jets and operates as strategic air transport. If the Voyager fleet are not maintained (which is not possible without the supporting services of manpower, equipment, storage and tooling) while stationed away from RAFBN, they will be unavailable to support the Fast Jet fleet which critically defend UK airspace. Without the Voyager ready to deploy, fast jets would become inoperable, risking the safety of the UK armed forces, public and its allies. Thorough market research has shown there is only one possible supplier which meets all of the Defence and Security requirements set by MOD. Directly awarding this contract is the only viable route to market to assure the aircraft are maintained to the correct specification while stationed away from RAFBN. 3. Summary For the reasons outlined in this section of the Transparency Notice, it is considered that the direct award of this defence and security contract to SAL is necessary in order to enhance or maintain the operational capability, effectiveness, readiness for action, safety or security of the armed forces.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055469
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016575-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63734000 - Hangar services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,240,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,240,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NAPHILL
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STORM AVIATION

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