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title: "Initial Airport Services Contract"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER"
published: "2017-02-03"
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# Initial Airport Services Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfe4527c-b143-451c-a1c1-6042931369da

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Walter's Ash, is conducting a tender for the Initial Airport Services Contract at RAF Brize Norton, which is crucial for supporting the UK's Air Mobility Force. This tender, classified under airport operation services, is currently in the "Tender" stage, with bids closing on 5th March 2017. The total estimated value of the contract is £100,000,000, with a minimum threshold of £57,000,000. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2018 and last until 31st March 2021, making it an extensive opportunity for suppliers.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in a range of services including aircraft maintenance, airfield operations, logistic support, and facilities management. Companies offering training services, security solutions, and engineering support would also find this tender relevant. The selective procurement method implies that competition may be concentrated, making it essential for interested firms to demonstrate their qualifications effectively in order to secure a position in this high-value contract.

## Notice

The United Kingdom Royal Air Force has a requirement for a range of services to be provided at its largest UK base, located at Brize Norton. This base is home to a mixed fleet of aircraft that constitute the majority of the Air Mobility Force, and also plays host to the single Air Port of Embarkation (APOE) for the UK Armed Forces. RAF Brize Norton provides rapid global mobility, including Air to Air Refuelling (AAR), in support of operations and exercises both abroad and in the UK. The services required under the contract include: aircraft maintenance support; off-aircraft mechanical and electrical/electronic support; airfield support and operation; motor transport operations and maintenance; logistic support services; armoury support; media & photographic services; supply services support; airport support services; fuels and lubricants; and general support. Collectively, these requirements are being addressed by the name of Initial Airport Services Contract (IASC). These services are complementary to - and do not replace - several other UK Defence contracting arrangements coming into effect including HESTIA, HADES, Marshall, Next Generation Estates Contracting (NGEC) and Programme Gateway's (PGW) Future Airport solution, due on completion of the IASC from 2021. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Walter's Ash: Facilities management services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc5211b6-4476-4764-b3be-15a9ff06e0ca |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| 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, C&C, OTHER |
| Locality | WALTER'S ASH |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48810000 - Information systems
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
- 50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment
- 63731000 - Airport operation services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 79710000 - Security services
- 79961300 - Specialised photography services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2017 at 14:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc5211b6-4476-4764-b3be-15a9ff06e0ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc5211b6-4476-4764-b3be-15a9ff06e0ca
  3rd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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