Award

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 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jan 2026 at 15:46

Tender

03 Oct 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, focused on securing Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Services for the Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston on the Green. This falls under the services industry category and covers the period from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029. Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, the procurement process has progressed from the tender stage to the award stage as of 5 January 2026. The contract, awarded under an open procedure, will commence after the standstill period ends on 14 January 2026, with a formal signature anticipated by 16 January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses providing firefighting services to expand their operations, specifically those categorised as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). With an open procedure allowing fair competition, businesses experienced in the fire safety sector, particularly those that can deliver cost-effective solutions, are well-positioned to compete. The contract awarded to Aero Fire and Rescue Services Ltd underlines the opportunities for other SMEs in similar areas to secure contracts and grow their portfolios by fulfilling governmental requirements with high-value projects.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a7ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000411-2026
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
5 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 weeks 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
example.example@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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