Planning

715639479 - British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) MEDEVAC, Emergency Response and Aviation Support Contract

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 15:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Oct 2025 at 12:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Andover, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) MEDEVAC, Emergency Response, and Aviation Support Contract. This procurement falls under the services category and focuses on critical emergency and medical aviation support in Kenya. Key upcoming events include an industry briefing day on 8th December 2025, conducted via Microsoft Teams, and a request for information (RFI) from 15th December 2025 to 30th January 2026, both accessible through the Defence Sourcing Portal. The project's estimated value is £151 million, with services expected to commence from 1st November 2027, running through 30th November 2037. This initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure the safety and operational capability of British military exercises conducted in Kenya.

The procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses within the air transport and medical service industries, particularly those capable of providing medical evacuation, ambulance services, and aviation support. With an expected contract value exceeding £130 million, this could be a substantial opportunity for SMEs specialising in these sectors, especially those already engaged in supporting military operations or emergency response. Given the scope and complexity of the requirements, firms with robust safety and operational capabilities will find this tender suitable to leverage their expertise for sustained business growth within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715639479 - British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) MEDEVAC, Emergency Response and Aviation Support Contract

Notice Description

The British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) MEDEVAC, Emergency Response and Aviation Support requirement is currently split into three requirements - 1) Combined Medical Evacuation (MEDIVAC), Kenya A capability to transport, through medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), injured or ill Service personnel, Entitled Family Members, employees (in line with the Medical Rules of Eligibility) of BATUK from Point of Injury to an appropriate Point of Treatment. 2) Safe Operating Environment (SOE), Kenya The SOE capability will cover all locations where exercising troops operate in Kenya. Locations change continually each year, and the enduring capability must be able to match the extant laydown throughout the contract life. The requirement is to assess training facilities and training area infrastructure for safety, intercept raining area incursions, assist with natural disasters and, or respond to emergency situations that may lead to a loss of life. Range clearance will ensure training areas, live firing templates and pre-arranged areas of interest to the Authority are clear of humans, livestock, and significant wildlife. Aerial Fire Fighting must be capable of fire suppression from the air, of a given area to ensure a safe place to train. 3) Medical Support, Kenya The provision of a Host Nation MEDEVAC service to replicate the range and quality of support normally provided by the NHS and Local Authorities in the UK to reduce the risk to Service Personnel and entitled persons when outside of the BATUK MEDEVAC area of operation.

Planning Information

The Authority is conducting Preliminary Market engagement (PME) to gather information, ascertain the level of interest, gain insight into risks and issues not previously identified, develop the Statement of Requirement (SOR) and inform the commercial and procurement strategies for the provision of British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) MEDEVAC and Aviation Support. The services are to be provided in Kenya. Interested suppliers are invited to participate in the following activities: • Industry briefing day with potential tenderers (08 December 2025). • Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire (15 December 2025 – 30 January 2026). How to participate: Industry briefing day • Time/date: 11:00-12:15 (GMT) on 08 December 2025. • Location: Microsoft Teams (meeting link will be sent to participants prior to the event). • Registration: Potential bidders interested in participating must notify the MOD point of contact, Laura Chapman, at army-comrcl-complex-proc-mailbox@mod.gov.uk by 12:00hrs (GMT) on 04 December 2025. Please include your company name, the names, positions and email addresses of attendees. • Presentation Materials: Slides will be uploaded to the Defence Sourcing Portal after the event. Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire • Release Date: 15 December 2025. • Location: The RFI questionnaire will be available on the Defence Sourcing Portal (www.contracts.mod.uk) under reference 715639479 on 15 December 2025. • Submission deadline: Responses must be submitted to: army-comrcl-complex-proc-mailbox@mod.gov.uk by 23.59 (GMT) on 30 January 2026. Clarification questions can be submitted via the Defence Sourcing Portal until 23:59 (GMT) on 12 January 2026. The final date for the Authority to respond to clarification questions is 23:59 (GMT) 19 January 2026. Please email your completed RFI response to army-comrcl-complex-proc-mailbox@mod.gov.uk by 23:59 (GMT) 30 January 2026. Suppliers shall note that this PME is not a call for competition but is being conducted to gauge interest and explore options. The Authority welcomes the opportunity to engage with Suppliers and appreciates your input. However, Suppliers shall note that the Authority must comply with its legal obligations in any subsequent procurement exercise and ensure a level playing field for all participants. No commercial advantage will be gained from participating in this PME exercise. The Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, not to proceed with any or all of the requirements outlined in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise. All information about this PME can be found within the Defence Sourcing Portal (www.contracts.mod.uk) under reference 715639479. Suppliers who are not currently registered will be required to do so.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d27c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077395-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

63730000 - Support services for air transport

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,172,413 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Oct 202611 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2027 - 30 Nov 2037 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Laura Chapman
Contact Email
army-comrcl-complex-proc-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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