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title: "Provision of an Airport Operator for Solent Airport Daedalus"
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buyer: "FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision of an Airport Operator for Solent Airport Daedalus

Buyer: FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42ebcfb6-7924-443b-91d3-26f715f90594

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## Summary

Fareham Borough Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of an Airport Operator for Solent Airport Daedalus". This project falls under the airport operation services category and is instrumental in managing Solent Airfield Daedalus, part of a larger council asset including several business parks in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The open tender procedure for this service culminated in an award on 26th July 2025, with a subsequent contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2036.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). EGHF Limited has been selected as the supplier, indicating a preference for SMEs capable of managing diverse and strategic operations. Ideal competitors for future tenders would include businesses with expertise in airport management, logistics, and integrated site operations. This tender is a vital opportunity for companies looking to expand their operations in the regional aviation sector while contributing to the overarching developmental goals of the Daedalus area.

## Notice

The Council is tendering for an airfield operator at Solent Airfield Daedalus. 2) The airfield exists as part of the Council's assets in the wider site called Daedalus, which includes other key assets including Faraday Business Park, Swordfish Business Park and the QEII Platinum Jubilee Park. The airfield cannot operate in isolation from these areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a712d4be-8662-4531-b466-93fb45908626 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | FAREHAM |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO16 7AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Fareham |
| Electoral ward | Fareham Town |
| Westminster constituency | Fareham and Waterlooville |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EGHF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63731000 - Airport operation services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a712d4be-8662-4531-b466-93fb45908626

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a712d4be-8662-4531-b466-93fb45908626
  10th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fareham.gov.uk

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