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10 Aug 2026 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located at Flowerdown Hall, Wolverhampton, is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process. The procurement, titled "Lease of Aircraft Refuelling Equipment Solution to UGSAS," is specifically tailored for the Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities Air Squadron at Glasgow International Airport. This project, valued at £268,000 excluding VAT, falls under the services industry category with a focus on aircraft refuelling solutions. Key dates to note include an enquiry period ending on 21st August 2026, a submission deadline of 8th September 2026, and an award period concluding on 16th October 2026. An open procedure procurement method is being used, necessitating submissions through the Defence Sourcing Portal.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in the supply and leasing of tankers, fuel-tanker trucks, and refuelling trailers. Additionally, businesses offering related aircraft refuelling services may find this contract particularly advantageous. The opportunity is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its openness and focus on value for money. With the contract period extending from 2nd November 2026 to 2nd November 2029, plus options for additional two years, businesses capable of delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions in this domain should consider tendering.

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Notice Title

715907496 - Lease of Aircraft Refuelling Equipment Solution to UGSAS

Notice Description

Lease of Aircraft Refuelling Equipment Solution to Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities Air Squadron (UGSAS) at Glasgow International Airport (GIAP) valued at PS268,000 (Ex VAT)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e0a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075937-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

34133100 - Tankers

34133110 - Fuel-tanker trucks

34223100 - Semi-trailers

34223200 - Bowsers

34223300 - Trailers

34223340 - Tanker trailers

34223360 - Refuelling trailers

34224100 - Parts of trailers and semi-trailers

44611400 - Storage tanks

63733000 - Aircraft refuelling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£268,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£268,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 2 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV7 3EX
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Shifnal South and Cosford
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Further Information

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