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title: "Future Procurement Strategy for Support to RAF Command Support Fixed Wing Aircraft"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, C17 COMMAND SUPPORT AND AIRBORNE EQUIPMENT PROJECT TEAM (CSAE PT)"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Future Procurement Strategy for Support to RAF Command Support Fixed Wing Aircraft

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, C17 COMMAND SUPPORT AND AIRBORNE EQUIPMENT PROJECT TEAM (CSAE PT)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f940a05-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Air Support, C17 Command Support and Airborne Equipment Project Team (CSAE PT) is initiating a tender titled "Future Procurement Strategy for Support to RAF Command Support Fixed Wing Aircraft". This project, falling under the services industry, aims to procure support for four BAe 146 Aircraft based at RAF Northolt. The active procurement, currently in the planning stage, will issue a Contract Notice and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire in the second quarter of 2016, followed by the Invitation to Tender in the third quarter. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2017 and will run until 31st March 2022, with potential extensions available. The total contract value is projected to be around £100 million, with a minimum value of £20 million.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in aircraft engineering, maintenance, and associated services, particularly those capable of providing personnel and engineering support for military transport aircraft. Given the substantial engineering support and maintenance requirements detailed in the contract strategy, firms that can offer innovative solutions in aircraft repair and engine reconditioning, alongside the availability of skilled personnel, will be well-positioned to compete. This is an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in aerospace services to expand their market presence and collaborate with the defence sector.

## Notice

Purpose of this Prior Indicative Notice (PIN) is to advise Potential Tenderers of the procurement strategy, currently being considered by the Secretary of State of Defence acting on behalf of the Crown ("the Authority") for the future support of the Fixed Wing (FW) Command Support Air Transport (CSAT) aircraft operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF). The FW CSAT aircraft comprise of 4 x BAe 146 Aircraft based at RAF Northolt. Contract Strategy It is intended that 4 Contracts will be used to support the Aircraft:- 1. Availability Contract for the provision of Engineering Support; 2. Framework (Call off) Arrangement for the Repair and Maintenance of Engines; 3. Post Design Services (PDS) Contract with the Aircraft OEM; 4. Multi Supplier Framework Arrangement for emergent work not covered by the scope of Availability Contract. Availability Contract This Contract will provide the majority of the engineering support, including the provision of spares to the Aircraft and require the successful Contractor to provide the following key services:- 1. The provision of Engineering Services including frontline and depth maintenance. 2. The provision of Personnel including Aircraft Ground Engineers to support deployment of the Aircraft away from RAF Northolt. This will include the provision of personnel supplied as Sponsored Reserves as defined in the Reserve Forces Act 1996 (RFA96) section 40 or as Contractors on Deployed Operations (CONDO). The Contract will require the following Aircraft availability. 3 x BAe146 Fit for Purpose (FFP) aircraft from 0600hrs Monday to 0100hrs Saturday; 2 x BAe146 FFP aircraft at all other times; 2,192hrs + 10% surge of fleet Annual Flying Task (AFT). It is intended that the Contract will operate to 31 Mar 2022 with options available to obtain Contract extension for up to a further two years. The Authority intends to issue a Contract Notice and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire in Q2 2016 and issue the Invitation to Tender in Q3 2016. The Authority is seeking Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) prices, without commitment, to support its internal review process. Potential Economic Operators wishing to obtain more detail regarding the contract strategy and to provide a ROM price are requested to contact to the representative of the Authority identified at Section 1. This Prior Indicative Notice is not a means to submit a formal expression of interest in respect of any potential tender. Any resultant requirement will be subject to the EU Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action. 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-Bristol: Parts for aircraft, spacecraft and helicopters.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1ddc278-8cd1-44df-8f93-f1429df15794 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| 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, AIR SUPPORT, C17 COMMAND SUPPORT AND AIRBORNE EQUIPMENT PROJECT TEAM (CSAE PT) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34730000 - Parts for aircraft, spacecraft and helicopters
- 34731000 - Parts for aircraft
- 34731100 - Aircraft engines
- 34731500 - Parts for aircraft engines
- 34731800 - Tyres for aircraft
- 34741000 - Aircraft equipment
- 35611400 - Military transport aircrafts
- 50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment
- 50211000 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft
- 50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services
- 50211200 - Aircraft repair services
- 50211210 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft engines
- 50211211 - Aircraft-engine maintenance services
- 50211212 - Aircraft-engine repair services
- 50211300 - Reconditioning services of aircraft
- 50211310 - Reconditioning services of aircraft engines
- 51146000 - Installation services of aircraft engines
- 60445000 - Aircraft operating services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1ddc278-8cd1-44df-8f93-f1429df15794

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1ddc278-8cd1-44df-8f93-f1429df15794
  18th December 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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