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title: "Provision of Aviation and Parachute Services to the Robson Parachute Centre Weston on the Green (RPC(W))"
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# Provision of Aviation and Parachute Services to the Robson Parachute Centre Weston on the Green (RPC(W))

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec253074-55d8-47d4-9efa-d294caada690

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking provision of Aviation and Parachute Services for the Robson Parachute Centre, located in the South East of England. This contract, valued at £1,080,000, is set to commence on 1 October 2017 and will run until 30 September 2020, with the option of extending for two additional years. The contract has been awarded following a selective procurement method, concluding the tender process on 17 July 2017. The contract period aligns with the operational needs of the centre, and the awarded supplier is UK Parachute Services Limited.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in aviation and parachuting services. Companies equipped to deliver training and simulation for aircraft operations will find a suitable match for their expertise in this contract. The long-term nature of the agreement allows for businesses to plan and allocate resources effectively, thereby enhancing their competitive position within the industry.

## Notice

Provision of Aviation and Parachute Services to the Robson Parachute Centre Weston on the Green (RPC(W)) for the period 1 October 2017 to 30 September 2020, with two further 1 year options covering 1 October 2020 to 30 September 2021 and 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2e2ec5e-51d9-4b91-8d86-d74cc38cac54 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,080,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £664,500 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK PARACHUTE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2017 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2e2ec5e-51d9-4b91-8d86-d74cc38cac54
- 19 Jun 2017 at 12:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e18b4660-2d77-430d-946f-11db86b96e5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2e2ec5e-51d9-4b91-8d86-d74cc38cac54
  28th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e18b4660-2d77-430d-946f-11db86b96e5c
  19th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1a8ca9c-6c79-47ae-8d5f-168a8c58ecdc

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