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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

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Planning

25 Jun 2026 at 13:28

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority in the UK, is planning a procurement process titled "For the provision of Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Services to the Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston on the Green (JSPCW)." This process falls under the services category, specifically addressing firefighting services. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage and is scheduled to progress, with a future notice date of 15th September 2026. The contracting period is planned from 1st February 2027 to 31st January 2030, covering 800 ARFF hours annually during the parachute season at RAF Weston on the Green in High Wycombe, UK. The total anticipated contract value, including VAT, is £532,318, with a net value of £443,599 GBP. The method of procurement is an open procedure.

The planned procurement of ARFF services at the Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston on the Green presents significant business opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialised in firefighting services compliant with Civil Air Authority (CAA) and Military Aviation Authority (MAA) regulations. The opportunity is well-suited for SMEs, with the open procurement procedure allowing competitive participation. Businesses experienced in managing rescue and firefighting operations at aerodromes will find this process promising to expand their operational portfolio and establish a partnership with the Ministry of Defence. The prospect of a three-year contract offers substantial long-term business growth and stability, emphasising a strategic opportunity for service providers in the firefighting sector.

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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

Please note this is not a call for competition, this is a Planned Procurement Notice - For the provision of Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Services to the Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston on the Green (JSPCW) 2 Gp JSPC(W) requires Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) provision on site during flying operations to enable Delivery of Tri-Service parachuting courses at RAF Weston on the Green under Civilian National Governing Body, British Skydiving (BS) who operate under Civil Air Authority (CAA) Regulations and Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Regulations primarily DSA02 Defence Fire Safety Regulations. The requirement is for a 3 year contract from 1 February 2027 until 31 January 2030 with 800 ARFF hours per year during the parachute season. You must not take this Planned Procurement Notice to mean confirmation that the Authority shall award a contract for this requirement. The Authority is publishing this announcement without any commitment to issue a tender or place a contract. Accordingly, any expenditure, work or effort undertaken before contract award is a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059895-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75251100 - Firefighting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£443,599 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£443,599 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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