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

Ministry of Defence

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02 Sep 2026 at 13:42

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20 Aug 2026 at 15:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is buying AVGAS aviation fuel to support the flying operations of the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron (UGSAS). This is a fuel supply and associated aviation support services requirement, with the procurement classification also referring to aircraft refuelling services, refuelling trailers and aircraft maintenance services. The requirement supports military-linked university air squadron flying activities in the United Kingdom, centred on Glasgow and Strathclyde. It is classified as a services procurement. The buyer is the Ministry of Defence, a central government authority. Suppliers should therefore understand the needs of aviation fuel users and the operational context in which fuel provision and related support will be delivered.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer has invited offers through an open procedure. Enquiries had to be submitted by 3 September 2026 at 12:00, and tenders had to be submitted by 21 September 2026 at 12:00. Offers are submitted electronically through the Defence Sourcing Portal, for which supplier registration is free. The contract is scheduled to run from 2 November 2026 to 3 November 2029, with two option years included in the tender documents. Its estimated value is £409,600 excluding VAT, or £512,000 including VAT. The buyer expected to complete the award process by 16 October 2026. The contract will be awarded on the most advantageous tender using a Best Technically Affordable Tender approach, including quality and technical assessment.

This opportunity suits suppliers able to provide AVGAS reliably for university air squadron flying operations and to support the associated aviation refuelling requirement. Businesses should be able to demonstrate an appropriate fuel supply and delivery operation, with the operational capacity to meet the needs of a continuing aviation programme. Familiarity with aircraft refuelling arrangements, refuelling equipment and related aviation support would be relevant to the requirement. The evaluation includes non-cost quality and technical scoring, so suppliers will need to explain how their proposed service meets the operational requirement, not simply offer a price. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and for voluntary, community and social enterprises. Suppliers must submit in English through the Defence Sourcing Portal.

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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 Ex 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/083063-2026
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
2 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2026Expired
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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