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title: "Airfield Operating Surfaces Programmatic Approach"
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# Airfield Operating Surfaces Programmatic Approach

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46e5687a-8581-4db5-8994-862d288cb5f8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the Airfield Operating Surfaces Programmatic Approach to improve airfield construction works. The contract, valued at £400,000,000 GBP, involves appointing two core supply chain partners over the next 5 years. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 25th October 2022 to 24th October 2025, with the tender period ending on 10th June 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale companies in the construction industry with expertise in airfield, runway, and manoeuvring surface works to compete for projects across Defence Aerodromes in the UK. The Ministry of Defence in Lossiemouth, Scotland, is the buying organisation leading this procurement process. Businesses interested in engaging with the Ministry of Defence for major infrastructure projects should consider partnering to deliver end-to-end outcomes efficiently and effectively.

## Notice

The objective of the AOS-PA, a priority DIO initiative, is to improve the whole life management of this critical asset class. Legacy issues in the planning, procurement, and delivery of AOS works have driven the need to establish an AOS Commercial Model that will enable efficient and effective end-to-end outcomes of capital and refurbishment airfield investments for Defence Aerodromes pan the UK estate. The AOS-PA FAC requirement is being procured to appoint two (2) core supply chain partners ("Alliance Members") of equal standing to deliver the DIO AOS pipeline of programme of works over the next 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28c10507-b94e-4847-bd50-80e96622226f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2022 - 24 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000,000 |
| 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 | LOSSIEMOUTH |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV31 6SD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Moray |
| Electoral ward | Heldon and Laich |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LAGAN AVIATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE; VOLKERFITZPATRICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45235000 - Construction work for airfields, runways and manoeuvring surfaces

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2022 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28c10507-b94e-4847-bd50-80e96622226f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28c10507-b94e-4847-bd50-80e96622226f
  23rd November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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