--- title: "704030450 - TRANSPARENCY NOTICE" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-56a4b584-fd0f-4bfc-b421-cb3838f9e21a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56a4b584-fd0f-4bfc-b421-cb3838f9e21a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56a4b584-fd0f-4bfc-b421-cb3838f9e21a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56a4b584-fd0f-4bfc-b421-cb3838f9e21a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-09-23" --- # 704030450 - TRANSPARENCY NOTICE Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56a4b584-fd0f-4bfc-b421-cb3838f9e21a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56a4b584-fd0f-4bfc-b421-cb3838f9e21a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56a4b584-fd0f-4bfc-b421-cb3838f9e21a.json) ## Summary The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited for aircraft operating services with a value of £1,639,000. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a tender deadline of May 23, 2022. The contract period runs from June 24, 2022, to December 18, 2022. The procurement was classified under the industry category of Aircraft operating services and the buying organisation was the Ministry of Defence located in High Wycombe, England. This awarded contract for aircraft operating services presents a business opportunity within the defence sector. Businesses with expertise in aircraft maintenance and certification would be well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence's critical dependency on BAE Systems for the certification of aircraft indicates the need for specialised technical knowledge in aviation. This contract offers a chance for growth to companies with a strong understanding of airworthiness requirements and OEM technical documentation. ## Notice The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited for the estimated value of PS1,639,000 ex VAT for the support for the Hawk TMk2A Release to Service. pursuant to the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR 2011) using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011. UK RAF QFIs and pilots are due to fly on the Qatari owned Hawk MK 167 aircraft on the Joint Hawk Training Squadron currently being stood up at RAF Leeming. Currently, this Hawk TMk2A variant aircraft does not have certification from the Military Aviation Authority (MMA) to operate safely in UK airspace. The UK MOD and 11 Sqn Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) have a critical dependency on the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Hawk TMk2A BAE Systems, to certify the aircraft, when operated in accordance with the Release to Service Recommendation (RTSR), is airworthy and safe in all respects. This procedure is considered justified for technical reasons under regulation 16 (1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011. In order to award a UK RTS, there must be adequate evidence artefacts provided by the OEM and accepted by the MAA and Release to Service Authority (RTSA) to support the airworthiness statements. BAES are the OEM and single supplier with the required detailed technical understanding of the aircraft and possession of the technical documentation for the required evidence. The award of this contract allows UK MOD personnel to operate the aircraft under a UK MOD governance framework. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32d45087-f518-45d9-94d4-1bd21721566c | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 23 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Jun 2022 | | Contract period | 23 Jun 2022 - 18 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,639,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,639,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60445000 - Aircraft operating services ## Release History - 23 Sep 2022 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32d45087-f518-45d9-94d4-1bd21721566c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32d45087-f518-45d9-94d4-1bd21721566c 23rd September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23ced415-537d-42bb-b2ca-31e01b724426 n/a ## 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-b5fd17-56a4b584-fd0f-4bfc-b421-cb3838f9e21a. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56a4b584-fd0f-4bfc-b421-cb3838f9e21a.json.