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title: "Provision of Supplementary Support Services to the Airseeker Programme"
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# Provision of Supplementary Support Services to the Airseeker Programme

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef03e00e-6289-4be1-94b9-e95db9ae8fe9

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of Supplementary Support Services to the Airseeker Programme." This procurement process falls within the "services" category, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance of aircraft-related components and services. Interested parties should note that the tender is in the active stage, with an end date for submissions on 23rd March 2022. The contract is valued at £1,000,000 and is set to commence on 28th September 2022, lasting until 31st March 2028, with delivery addresses located in the East Midlands region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in aircraft maintenance and support services, particularly those with capabilities in repairs, replenishment of aircraft supplies, and preventative maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as they may have a competitive advantage in delivering tailored solutions. Furthermore, potential bidders should be prepared to acquire the necessary maintenance organisation approval according to Military Aviation Authority regulations prior to contract delivery, thus ensuring compliance and operational readiness.

## Notice

Provision of support services comprising repair and maintenance of RC-135W wheels & tyres, replenishment of aircraft stores of liquid oxygen, preventative maintenance on the stored F-108 turbofan engine and delivery of an aircraft wash service. Supply of demineralised water. Note: The successful bidder will be required to gain maintenance organisation approval in accordance with the Military Aviation Authority regulatory publications (MRP) part 145 prior to Contract delivery. A period after Contract award will be allowed for this. Details are available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maintenance-approved-organization-scheme-maos Additional information: Tender documents are now attached as required by the Government Transparency Agenda. The Contract award date has been updated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/390acfe2-e25a-41aa-8b74-ac84fd1ca65c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2022 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/390acfe2-e25a-41aa-8b74-ac84fd1ca65c
- 17 Feb 2022 at 16:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/491e9fb6-ab4f-4ba6-8e13-c6f050fc8522

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/390acfe2-e25a-41aa-8b74-ac84fd1ca65c
  7th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/491e9fb6-ab4f-4ba6-8e13-c6f050fc8522
  17th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1bf5f5b-b91f-4699-ae6b-edaa97687ddd
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9291b093-080b-4672-90a7-d88d68b44c5a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c74c905f-97e7-4094-a94b-e70d3fb49439
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28a16986-e06e-45cf-9e1f-18b46d4a89e9
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9886354-8d1f-4128-995c-8fb790df2058
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf8967de-3e5b-48f7-b76c-92a3a82b0805
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/088fdc2a-e99e-4235-a1ad-c00e40de60f3
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/623eb566-8586-46f7-aba2-e0ca67b772eb
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maintenance-approved-organization-scheme-maos

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