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Check-in Desks for RAF Brize Norton Terminal

Ministry of Defence

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03 Aug 2026 at 08:08

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence procured four new ergonomic check-in desks for the terminal at RAF Brize Norton, replacing existing equipment. The desks must work with the terminal’s existing passenger baggage handling roller track and integrate with the same electrical control panel, maintaining continuity of airport operations. The requirement covers airport equipment and associated installation works for airport check-in counters. Delivery and installation are at RAF Brize Norton in the United Kingdom. This is a goods requirement with installation activity, suited to suppliers able to design, supply and install compatible airport terminal equipment while working safely around existing baggage-handling infrastructure and operational facilities.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a direct award on a single-source basis under Schedule 5, paragraph 7 of the Procurement Act 2023, for additional or repeat goods, services or works. The award outcome was recorded on 3 August 2026. Robson Handling Technology Ltd was selected for the one completed lot. The award value is £263,330 excluding VAT, or £315,996 including VAT. The contract period runs from 16 September 2026 to 17 September 2027. The authority’s rationale was that alternative equipment could create programme, operational and safety risks because compatibility with the existing conveyor system and electrical controls is required. The lot was identified as suitable for SMEs.

This award demonstrates a requirement for specialist airport terminal handling equipment that can be integrated into an existing passenger and baggage-handling environment. Competitors seeking similar Ministry of Defence work would need credible capability in ergonomic check-in desk design, manufacture, installation and commissioning, together with experience of interfacing equipment with conveyor systems, roller tracks and established electrical control panels. Evidence of safe delivery in operational or security-sensitive airport settings would strengthen a supplier’s position, as would the ability to manage replacement works without disrupting continuity of operations. The requirement is suitable for an SME, indicating that a focused specialist supplier can be competitive where it can demonstrate technical compatibility, installation competence and controlled programme delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Check-in Desks for RAF Brize Norton Terminal

Notice Description

Four new ergonomic check-in desks will be installed to replace existing equipment in the terminal at RAF Brize Norton. The replacement desks must be interoperable with the existing equipment, including the passenger baggage handling (PBH) roller track, to ensure continuity of operations.

Procurement Information

The Authority proposes to enter into a contract with Robson Handling Technology Limited on a single source basis in accordance with Schedule 5, paragraph 7 of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) (additional or repeat goods, services, or works). The Authority has a requirement to procure four additional check-in desks for the terminal at RAF Brize Norton. The equipment must be compatible with the conveyor system, and must integrate with the same electrical control panel as the existing passenger & baggage handling (PBH) equipment. Procuring equipment from an alternative contractor would introduce significant programme, operational, and safety risk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d97b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072971-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

34960000 - Airport equipment

45213333 - Installation works of airport check-in counters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£263,330 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2027 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Postcode Area
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 East
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Robson Handling Technology Ltd

Further Information

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