--- title: "Provision of Medical, General Aviation Support and Air Firefighting to the British Army Training Unit(s) in Belize (BATSUB)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1a033858-c3ae-4062-a938-da03af1dc2ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1a033858-c3ae-4062-a938-da03af1dc2ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a033858-c3ae-4062-a938-da03af1dc2ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a033858-c3ae-4062-a938-da03af1dc2ae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-02-23" --- # Provision of Medical, General Aviation Support and Air Firefighting to the British Army Training Unit(s) in Belize (BATSUB) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a033858-c3ae-4062-a938-da03af1dc2ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1a033858-c3ae-4062-a938-da03af1dc2ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a033858-c3ae-4062-a938-da03af1dc2ae.json) ## Summary The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, led by the Ministry of Defence, for the provision of medical and general aviation support, as well as air firefighting services to the British Army Training Unit(s) in Belize (BATSUB). This tender is classified under the CPV code for the hire of helicopters with crew and has an important engagement end date set for 9th March 2022. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should review the early engagement notice published on 23rd February 2022, which outlines the procurement's specifications and requirements. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in aviation support, particularly those that can provide rotary wing MEDEVAC services, general aviation services, and air firefighting capabilities. Candidates well-suited to compete will likely include SMEs with relevant experience and the infrastructure to manage helicopter operations, including compliance with local and international air regulations and the ability to operate from varied locations. Interested parties are encouraged to engage in the process and explore the full details available in the attached documentation and on the Defence Sourcing Portal. ## Notice Requirement: Provision of Medical, General Aviation Support and Air Firefighting to British Army Training Unit(s) in Belize (BATSUB) The possible requirement is for an aviation support helicopter and aircrew capable of operating to Visual Flight Rules (VFR) in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) by day, when tasked in support of BATSUB staff, DIO staff and exercising troops being supported by BATSUB. The services that are likely to be required at the outset of any potential contract are: Ser Description of Activity 1 Provide an air MEDEVAC service - Rotary wing 2 Provide a general aviation service - Rotary wing 3 Provide an air firefighting service - Rotary wing 4 Source and operate from their own base in close proximity to BATSUB. 5 Supply fully SQEP pilots 6 Land and take off from restricted areas including jungle 7 Maintain airframes to ensure no loss of capability 8 Comply with all local and international air regulations 9 Obtain all necessary permissions to operate 10 Participate in Authority training exercises The Authority is looking to conduct Early Market Engagement, full details and conditions of which can be found in the attached document and on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) at the following link: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=53524 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04f1af9f-5219-4fbe-83bf-8d541beab4de | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Mar 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | WARMINSTER | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA12 0DJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Warminster North & Rural | | Westminster constituency | South West Wiltshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew ## Release History - 23 Feb 2022 at 12:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04f1af9f-5219-4fbe-83bf-8d541beab4de ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04f1af9f-5219-4fbe-83bf-8d541beab4de 23rd February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c08cf1c7-cbb4-484e-b083-61b5b6df63b6 n/a ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=53524 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1a033858-c3ae-4062-a938-da03af1dc2ae. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a033858-c3ae-4062-a938-da03af1dc2ae.json.