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title: "PROVISION OF UK BASED LIGHT AIRCRAFT FOR THE DELIVERY OF RAF FALCONS PARACHUTING"
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published: "2024-11-25"
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# PROVISION OF UK BASED LIGHT AIRCRAFT FOR THE DELIVERY OF RAF FALCONS PARACHUTING

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-108a56bc-6554-48c3-a6fb-3d4b298ad233

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking the provision of UK-based light aircraft for delivering services to the RAF Falcons parachuting team. This procurement falls under the 'Hire of aircraft with crew' industry category with a total contract value of £1,005,000. The contract will commence on 1 March 2025 and conclude on 28 February 2027, covering locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure, and interested parties must submit their bids by 12:00 PM on 7 January 2025. The buying organization, based at RAF High Wycombe, England, has published this tender notice on 25 November 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in aviation services. Businesses offering light aircraft hire, crew services, and associated crash cover would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the extensive geographical coverage, companies that can demonstrate operational flexibility and reliability in diverse locations will stand out. This opportunity allows successful bidders to secure a substantial contract over two years, supporting long-term financial and operational stability through governmental association.

## Notice

A requirement for the Provision of Light Aircraft, Pilot and Fire & Crash Cover services for the RAF Falcons. The Contract will be for a duration of 2 years commencing 1 March 2025 until 28 February 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/179be5de-913f-4504-94f3-692108bcdf7c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,005,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60424100 - Hire of aircraft with crew

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2024 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/179be5de-913f-4504-94f3-692108bcdf7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/179be5de-913f-4504-94f3-692108bcdf7c
  25th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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