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title: "e-Invitation to tender (e-ITT) for the provision of an Airport Operator for Solent Airport Daedalus"
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# e-Invitation to tender (e-ITT) for the provision of an Airport Operator for Solent Airport Daedalus

Buyer: FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9a5590f-02db-4de2-8910-22c98fab1f1f

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## Summary

Fareham Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of an Airport Operator for Solent Airport Daedalus, a key asset within the Daedalus site that also includes Faraday Business Park, Swordfish Business Park, and the QEII Platinum Jubilee Park. The current operator contract expires on 31st March 2026, with the new contract set to start on 1st April 2026 and run until 1st April 2036. This tender falls under the "Airport operation services" category (CPV code: 63731000) and is part of a selective procurement method, specifically an innovation partnership above the threshold. The tender period will close on 9th December 2024 at 12:00 PM. The location for the performance of this contract is England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in airport operation services to establish a long-term partnership with Fareham Borough Council. Given the scale and integrated nature of the site at Daedalus, it offers substantial growth potential for the successful contractor, particularly those that are SMEs. The opportunity is ideally suited for companies with expertise in managing complex operational environments within an airport setting, capable of synergizing operations across the multiple business parks included within the Daedalus boundary.

## Notice

1) The Council is tendering for an airfield operator at Solent Airfield Daedalus. 2) The airfield exists as part of the Council's assets in the wider site called Daedalus, which includes other key assets including Faraday Business Park, Swordfish Business Park and the QEII Platinum Jubilee Park. The airfield cannot operate in isolation from these areas. 3) The current operator contract expires 31/3/26.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc0e79d-2a71-41a4-95b5-ac50bf38d083 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Innovation partnership (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | FAREHAM |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO16 7AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Fareham |
| Electoral ward | Fareham Town |
| Westminster constituency | Fareham and Waterlooville |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft
- 48130000 - Aviation ground support and test software package
- 60400000 - Air transport services
- 63731000 - Airport operation services
- 66514120 - Marine, aviation and other transport insurance services
- 72212130 - Aviation ground support and test software development services
- 72212131 - Aviation ground support software development services
- 72212132 - Aviation test software development services
- 80412000 - Flying-school services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc0e79d-2a71-41a4-95b5-ac50bf38d083
- 26 Jul 2024 at 14:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6966e63e-0e4c-4364-b2bb-d5dae50513a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc0e79d-2a71-41a4-95b5-ac50bf38d083
  8th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6966e63e-0e4c-4364-b2bb-d5dae50513a9
  26th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=46275dd1-544b-ef11-812d-005056b64545
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- https://sebp.due-north.com/
  Further information including tender documents available via the link below

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fareham.gov.uk

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