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title: "Initial Airport Services Contract"
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# Initial Airport Services Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00e3d5c0-3238-4f45-a5df-e79256953e62

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a public procurement process for an 'Initial Airport Services Contract' at RAF Brize Norton, located in Walter's Ash, South East England. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for Facilities management services, is currently in the Tender stage with a closing date for submissions on 5th March 2017 at 23:59. The total estimated value of the contract ranges from £57 million to £100 million. This selective procurement follows a restricted procedure, and interested suppliers must adhere to specific guidelines when submitting their bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in facilities management, aircraft maintenance, and related service sectors, particularly those equipped to handle large-scale contracts and security requirements associated with military operations. Companies providing mechanical repair services, training, and airport operation services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this contract could enable businesses to expand their portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.2.1 Total Quantity or Scope Instead of: Following pre-qualification a minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 of the top scoring responders will be invited to tender. Read: Following pre-qualification a minimum of 1 and maximum of 5 of the top scoring responders will be invited to tender. Other additional information: The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on https://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: 3Q69WQ5CSV. Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is 05/03/2017 23:59. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this invite prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. If you experience any difficulties please refer to the online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DCO Helpdesk by emailing - support@contracts.mod.uk or call 0800 282 324. The United Kingdom Royal Air Force has a requirement for a range of services to be provided at its largest UK base, located at Brize Norton. This base is home to a mixed fleet of aircraft that constitute the majority of the Air Mobility Force, and also plays host to the single Air Port of Embarkation (APOE) for the UK Armed Forces. RAF Brize Norton provides rapid global mobility, including Air to Air Refuelling (AAR), in support of operations and exercises both abroad and in the UK. The services required under the contract include: aircraft maintenance support; off-aircraft mechanical Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Walter's Ash: Facilities management services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0af4f2bf-4cc0-4783-9a5c-22d8e509b0f7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER |
| Locality | WALTER'S ASH |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48810000 - Information systems
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
- 50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment
- 63731000 - Airport operation services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 79710000 - Security services
- 79961300 - Specialised photography services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2017 at 07:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0af4f2bf-4cc0-4783-9a5c-22d8e509b0f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0af4f2bf-4cc0-4783-9a5c-22d8e509b0f7
  6th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier
- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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