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title: "PROVISION OF LIGHT AIRCRAFT FOR THE DELIVERY OF MILITARY PARACHUTE TRAINING AND RAF FALCONS PARACHUTING ACTIVITY"
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# PROVISION OF LIGHT AIRCRAFT FOR THE DELIVERY OF MILITARY PARACHUTE TRAINING AND RAF FALCONS PARACHUTING ACTIVITY

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bea3b4d5-7976-4313-abee-8c315559176e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender for the "Provision of Light Aircraft for the Delivery of Military Parachute Training and RAF Falcons Parachuting Activity." This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically classified as "Hire of aircraft with crew" (CPV code: 60424100). The tender period is set to conclude on 28th April 2022, with the contract beginning on 1st August 2022 and extending until 31st July 2024. The total value of the contract is £4,821,000. The delivery locations include various regions, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the aviation services sector, particularly those experienced in providing aircraft with crew. Businesses that specialise in aviation support, including logistics, training, and aircraft maintenance, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The open procedure used for this procurement encourages a diverse range of suppliers to participate, fostering competition and innovation within the sector.

## Notice

PROVISION OF LIGHT AIRCRAFT FOR THE DELIVERY OF MILITARY PARACHUTE TRAINING AND RAF FALCONS PARACHUTING ACTIVITY

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2da7902-e1c8-405e-976c-3888109db2d0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,821,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60424100 - Hire of aircraft with crew

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2022 at 17:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2da7902-e1c8-405e-976c-3888109db2d0
- 29 Mar 2022 at 17:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2da7902-e1c8-405e-976c-3888109db2d0
- 29 Mar 2022 at 17:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2da7902-e1c8-405e-976c-3888109db2d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2da7902-e1c8-405e-976c-3888109db2d0
  29th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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