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title: "712554450 - PROVISION OF UK BASED LIGHT AIRCRAFT FOR THE DELIVERY OF RAF FALCONS PARACHUTING"
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# 712554450 - PROVISION OF UK BASED LIGHT AIRCRAFT FOR THE DELIVERY OF RAF FALCONS PARACHUTING

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3320338d-c3bf-498c-a414-eb63be499f55

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a procurement contract titled "712554450 - PROVISION OF UK BASED LIGHT AIRCRAFT FOR THE DELIVERY OF RAF FALCONS PARACHUTING." This contract falls under the industry category of "Hire of aircraft with crew" and is intended for services across multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at GBP 1,002,008, was awarded using an open procurement method to Summit Air Limited. The contract period commences on 1 March 2025 and concludes on 28 February 2027, with the tender phase ending on 7 January 2025. All processes and communications were facilitated from the Ministry of Defence, located at RAF High Wycombe, England.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the aviation sector. Companies capable of providing light aircraft, pilots, and associated safety services like fire and crash cover are particularly well-suited for this procurement. The contract's scope across diverse geographic locations and its sizeable financial value offer SMEs a chance to strengthen their service offerings and expand their market presence. The nature of the services required suggests that aviation firms with experience in military or high-stakes contractual environments would be particularly competitive.

## 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/5746995b-62d8-4624-9482-6cd2ff9008b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 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 | £1,002,008 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUMMIT AIR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60424100 - Hire of aircraft with crew

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2025 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5746995b-62d8-4624-9482-6cd2ff9008b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5746995b-62d8-4624-9482-6cd2ff9008b1
  6th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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