--- title: "Provision of Subject Matter Expert Support for CAP 1616 Stage 3 Airspace Change" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d3ef13be-9951-4909-b538-76db5533b103" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3ef13be-9951-4909-b538-76db5533b103" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3ef13be-9951-4909-b538-76db5533b103.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3ef13be-9951-4909-b538-76db5533b103.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-03-28" --- # Provision of Subject Matter Expert Support for CAP 1616 Stage 3 Airspace Change Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3ef13be-9951-4909-b538-76db5533b103 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3ef13be-9951-4909-b538-76db5533b103) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3ef13be-9951-4909-b538-76db5533b103.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender opportunity titled "Provision of Subject Matter Expert Support for CAP 1616 Stage 3 Airspace Change" in the research and development services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of April 25, 2023. The contract period is set to start on May 17, 2023, and last until May 31, 2027. This tender, conducted through an open procedure, presents a £438,000 opportunity for SMEs in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender by the Ministry of Defence for consultancy services offers SMEs in the research and development sector a chance to compete and secure a substantial contract. Businesses with expertise in airspace change proposals and consultancy services in the South East region are well-suited to engage in this opportunity. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing fair access for interested suppliers to participate in the process and potentially expand their business by securing a long-term service contract. ## Notice *THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FOR STAGE 3 AND NOT STAGE 4* This is an opportunity to tender for Stage 3 of the CAP 1616 Airspace Change Proposal (ACP) for RAF Northolt. RAF Northolt is undergoing a mandatory CAP1616 Airspace Change Proposal (ACP) (RAF Northolt ACP Public Portal). RAF Northolt requires contractual assistance throughout this process. Following a successful Stage 2 CAA Gateway in Nov/Dec 21, RAF Northolt will move to Stage 3 of CAP1616 Airspace Change. Contractual assistance for Stage 3 (Consultation) is required for RAF Northolt, to mitigate the absence of ACP related SQEP within the MoD. To express your interest for this requirement, please complete and submit the attached SAQ and ITT. Opportunity listing can be found at: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56013 All suppliers are required to Pass the Qualifying, Technical and Commercial Evaluation. Any suppliers deemed non-complaint in any or all three areas will automatically be issued a fail. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b9c18db-bdbc-449b-89b5-4bc45a3989af | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 May 2023 - 31 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £438,000 | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Mar 2023 at 11:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b9c18db-bdbc-449b-89b5-4bc45a3989af - 28 Mar 2023 at 11:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b9c18db-bdbc-449b-89b5-4bc45a3989af - 24 Mar 2023 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b9c18db-bdbc-449b-89b5-4bc45a3989af ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b9c18db-bdbc-449b-89b5-4bc45a3989af 28th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56013 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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