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For the provision of Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Services to the Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston on the Green (JSPCW)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

02 Mar 2026 at 15:27

Award

05 Jan 2026 at 15:46

Tender

03 Oct 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, initiated a procurement process for Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Services at Weston on the Green Joint Service Parachute Centre. This government contract falls under the industry category of firefighting services. The procurement was intended to cover the period from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029; however, during an internal review, the tender was cancelled on 24 February 2026 due to material issues impacting the requirement understanding. Prior to its cancellation, the procurement was conducted as an open procedure, allowing submissions via electronic policy, with initial interest received from two bidders by the award date on 5 January 2026.

This procurement offers vital opportunities for businesses specialising in fire and rescue services, particularly SMEs, due to its open procedure and focus on value for money. Aero Fire and Rescue Services Ltd, an SME based in London, was identified as the supplier for the award, demonstrating the suitability for smaller companies well-versed in defence service provisions. While the contract was cancelled, future similar tenders may foster growth for skilled providers of aerodrome rescue services eager to engage in government contracts, benefiting from clear selection criteria focusing on price and value indexes.

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Notice Title

For the provision of Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Services to the Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston on the Green (JSPCW)

Notice Description

For the provision of Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Services to the Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston on the Green (JSPCW) covering the period 1 February 2026 until 31 January 2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a7ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018573-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75251100 - Firefighting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£557,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£557,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£228,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
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

AERO FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES

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