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title: "West Wales Airport Procurement"
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# West Wales Airport Procurement

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8d54e78-cada-4ff2-8fe7-b3a1d1cfd72c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded the West Wales Airport Procurement contract for WATCHKEEPER AIRPORT SERVICES AND ACCOMMODATION. The procurement method used was Other - Single Source QDC. The contract is valued at £5,976,000 in GBP. The contract period is from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027. The Ministry of Defence based in Bristol, England, is the buying organisation. The tender deadline was on February 28, 2024.

This contract provides an opportunity for businesses in the services industry, specifically those involved in unmanned aerial vehicles. Companies offering airport services and accommodation can compete for this contract. The Ministry of Defence's selection of West Wales Airport Limited positions it as a potential supplier for similar future opportunities. Businesses that can provide high-quality services in the aviation sector are well-suited to participate in this tender process.

## Notice

WATCHKEEPER AIRPORT SERVICES AND ACCOMMODATION AT WEST WALES AIRPORT FOR WATCHKEEPER TEST AND EVALUATION

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f850b3d6-862b-41d2-b3fb-969fe41e5761 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source QDC |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,976,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,976,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEST WALES AIRPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

## Release History

- 20 May 2024 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f850b3d6-862b-41d2-b3fb-969fe41e5761

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f850b3d6-862b-41d2-b3fb-969fe41e5761
  20th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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