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title: "Air Start Replacement Project"
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# Air Start Replacement Project

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, AIR COMMODITIES PROJECT TEAM (AC PT)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca0454ab-c7f6-4e91-8595-f3046fa75e79

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence's Air Support, Air Commodities Project Team (AC PT) is currently conducting a selective tender for the "Air Start Replacement Project." This procurement falls under the aircraft equipment category and has a total value of £5,350,000. The tender period is open until 15 February 2021, with the contract period set to commence on 31 August 2021 and run until 30 August 2025. The delivery locations are primarily in the South West region of the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in aircraft equipment and related services. Businesses that have expertise in turbine-driven air start capabilities could particularly benefit from this contract, supporting the operational and maintenance needs of designated aircraft types as outlined in the Defence Strategic Direction. Engaging in this tender could foster growth by enabling these businesses to establish long-term contracts with a key government body.

## Notice

The User requires a turbine-driven air start capability, to support the operation and maintenance of designated aircraft types. The capability will be required to support the enabling of the Strategic Base; fulfil standing commitments; development and maintenance of a contingent capability; and contingent operations commensurate with the direction provided in Defence Strategic Direction 2016, the RAF Command Plan and the requirements of Joint Force 2025. 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-Bristol: Aircraft equipment.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f13ae65a-71a4-4fc5-948b-c7b282413089 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2021 - 30 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,350,000 |
| 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, AIR SUPPORT, AIR COMMODITIES PROJECT TEAM (AC PT) |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34741000 - Aircraft equipment

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2021 at 07:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f13ae65a-71a4-4fc5-948b-c7b282413089

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f13ae65a-71a4-4fc5-948b-c7b282413089
  17th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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