--- title: "Request for information - project HERA - airfield enabling and technical support services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e6b17c35-bc94-425b-ac61-9cc3cb3e57cd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6b17c35-bc94-425b-ac61-9cc3cb3e57cd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6b17c35-bc94-425b-ac61-9cc3cb3e57cd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6b17c35-bc94-425b-ac61-9cc3cb3e57cd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-08-02" --- # Request for information - project HERA - airfield enabling and technical support services Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6b17c35-bc94-425b-ac61-9cc3cb3e57cd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6b17c35-bc94-425b-ac61-9cc3cb3e57cd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6b17c35-bc94-425b-ac61-9cc3cb3e57cd.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage for a Request for Information (RFI) related to Project HERA, which focuses on airfield enabling and technical support services. The engagement end date for interested parties is set for 10th September 2021. The notice indicates various industry categories, including flight jackets, aircraft maintenance services, and air-traffic control training, with the procurement set to encompass a wide range of requirement specifications under its classification. Interested suppliers can find further information via the early engagement notice published on 30th July 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence and aerospace sectors, especially those capable of providing flight jackets, aircraft maintenance, and engineering services for military installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find a suitable competitive edge, given the tender's suitability criteria which encourages participation from SMEs. Companies with expertise in technical training services, airfield operations, or aircraft engineering would be particularly well-positioned to engage with this procurement process. ## Notice This notice is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) from Industry to assist the Authority in exploring options for the delivery of airfield enabling and technical support services under Project Hera. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55e8a1cb-a477-449a-bca6-aebe6ca6fa62 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Sep 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 80 - Education and training services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 18132100 - Flight jackets - 18132200 - Flight suits - 34962230 - Air-traffic control training - 34967000 - Airport Communication System (COM) - 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing - 35611500 - Training aircrafts - 35711000 - Command, control, communication systems - 45222200 - Engineering work for military installations - 45222300 - Engineering work for security installations - 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works - 50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services - 50211200 - Aircraft repair services - 50211210 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft engines - 50211211 - Aircraft-engine maintenance services - 50211212 - Aircraft-engine repair services - 50211300 - Reconditioning services of aircraft - 50211310 - Reconditioning services of aircraft engines - 63731100 - Airport slot coordination services - 63732000 - Air-traffic control services - 63733000 - Aircraft refuelling services - 63734000 - Hangar services - 71311240 - Airport engineering services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80531200 - Technical training services - 80630000 - Training and simulation in military vehicles - 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services ## Release History - 2 Aug 2021 at 13:24 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55e8a1cb-a477-449a-bca6-aebe6ca6fa62 - 30 Jul 2021 at 13:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ddd46d2-569f-4179-a94d-ea91e6a8488d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55e8a1cb-a477-449a-bca6-aebe6ca6fa62 2nd August 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ddd46d2-569f-4179-a94d-ea91e6a8488d 30th July 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/444169d5-5b6b-4b3c-922c-83b607b004e3 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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