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AVGAS Fuel to Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities Air Squadron (UGSAS)

Ministry of Defence

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20 Aug 2026 at 15:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is procuring AVGAS fuel for flying operations by the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron (UGSAS). The requirement is a service involving the supply of aviation gasoline, supporting aircraft operations and associated refuelling activity. Delivery is in the United Kingdom, for use by the Glasgow and Strathclyde university air squadron. The procurement is classified primarily as a service, with related classifications covering refuelling trailers, aircraft refuelling services and aircraft maintenance services. It is a central government requirement and is above the applicable procurement threshold. The buyer is the Ministry of Defence, so suppliers should be prepared to meet the operational and administrative requirements associated with supplying aviation fuel to a defence customer and supporting university-based flying activity.

The process has reached tender: the Ministry of Defence invited offers through an open procedure. It is a single-lot procurement, with tenders due by 21 September 2026 at 12:00 and enquiries due by 3 September 2026 at 12:00. The expected award decision period ends on 16 October 2026. The contract is scheduled to run from 2 November 2026 to 3 November 2029, with two option years included in the tender documents. The estimated value is £409,600 excluding VAT and £512,000 including VAT. Offers will be assessed using the Best Technically Affordable Tender approach, with a stated quality and technical criterion focused on providing AVGAS fuel to UGSAS. Tenders must be submitted electronically through the Defence Sourcing Portal, with free supplier registration required.

This opportunity suits suppliers that can reliably provide AVGAS fuel for aviation operations and support the associated aircraft refuelling requirements. Businesses with practical experience in aviation fuel supply, fuel logistics, storage, handling and delivery should be well placed to consider the requirement. Capability to support flying operations serving the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron is directly relevant, as is the ability to manage service quality and technical performance for a defence customer. The related scope refers to refuelling trailers, aircraft refuelling services and aircraft maintenance services, which may be relevant to suppliers offering wider aviation support, although the stated requirement is for AVGAS fuel. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AVGAS Fuel to Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities Air Squadron (UGSAS)

Notice Description

The requirement is for the provision of AVGAS fuel in support of Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron UGSAS flying operations. Valued at PS512,000.00 Inc VAT , PS409,600.00 Inc VAT

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Two option years to be included in tender documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e8f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079601-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

34223360 - Refuelling trailers

50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services

63733000 - Aircraft refuelling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£409,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£409,600 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 3 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV7 3EX
Postcode Area
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 Rural
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Further Information

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