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title: "RAF Brize Norton AOS - RIBA W/S 4 - Design Contract"
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# RAF Brize Norton AOS - RIBA W/S 4 - Design Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba27f85d-2057-4a4b-bb9c-a54ee4368a3d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a design contract for the RAF Brize Norton Airfield Operating Surfaces Project, managed by the Ministry of Defence. This project is classified under the construction work for airfields and is located at postal code OX18 3LX. The procurement method employed is a competitive procedure with negotiation, above the threshold, suggesting a selective process. The contract has already been awarded as of 24th September 2025 to VolkerFitzpatrick Limited, with the contract period running until 31st July 2026. The tender was in the award stage when published, targeting the "works" procurement category with a total value of £23,016,617.76.

This design contract presents significant opportunities for growth in the construction industry, particularly for businesses experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects. Companies capable of navigating competitive procedures with negotiation and who can deliver substantial construction works could find similar future projects within the Ministry of Defence's procurement framework valuable. Given the specific requirements and large scope, larger enterprises are more suited to such tenders, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in government projects.

## Notice

RIBA W/S 4 Contract to carry out Design of the Works at RAF Brize Norton as part of the respective Airfield Operating Surfaces (AOS) Project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd53d69-c3dd-4469-a45a-915a7f1f62d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,016,617 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,016,617 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2025 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd53d69-c3dd-4469-a45a-915a7f1f62d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd53d69-c3dd-4469-a45a-915a7f1f62d8
  30th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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