--- title: "C17CSAE/706102450 Military Parachute Training (MPT) aircraft service UK" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fdfa5dbd-dc59-441c-a88c-3ccf8b1613f9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fdfa5dbd-dc59-441c-a88c-3ccf8b1613f9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fdfa5dbd-dc59-441c-a88c-3ccf8b1613f9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fdfa5dbd-dc59-441c-a88c-3ccf8b1613f9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-05-19" --- # C17CSAE/706102450 Military Parachute Training (MPT) aircraft service UK Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdfa5dbd-dc59-441c-a88c-3ccf8b1613f9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fdfa5dbd-dc59-441c-a88c-3ccf8b1613f9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fdfa5dbd-dc59-441c-a88c-3ccf8b1613f9.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process for a service contract titled "C17CSAE/706102450 Military Parachute Training (MPT) aircraft service UK". This tender falls under the main procurement category of services and is classified under the CPV code for fixed-wing aircraft services. The value of the contract is £65 million GBP. The procurement method being used is a selective procedure, specifically a Restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender period ends on July 24, 2023, with the contract period anticipated to start on July 25, 2023, and end on July 26, 2023. The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, is the buying organisation overseeing this tender. This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the aviation industry to compete for a high-value contract to provide commercial fixed-wing aircraft services for Military Parachute Training (MPT) in the UK and potentially in Europe. Companies with expertise in operating aircraft that can carry a minimum of 20 parachutists with full kit, conduct High-Altitude Parachutist (HAP) training, and deliver parachute training courses by day and night would be well-suited for this opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria indicate that SMEs are welcome to bid for this contract. ## Notice The Authority intends to contract for commercial fixed-wing aircraft services to conduct Military Parachute Training (MPT). This MPT will be based predominantly in the UK with the prospect of European MPT at some points during the contract. Please note the estimated value is inclusive of option years. The aircraft type must be able to carry a min of 20 x parachutists with full kit and be able to air despatch Low Level Parachutists and facilitate a portable oxygen (O2) capability for High-Altitude Parachutists (HAP) secured to the aircraft floor. The Authority envisages a five-year availability service with three, one-year contract options thereafter. The service should aim to deliver by Q1 2025, with an approved framework agreement between MAA, CAA and the Contractor to provide MPT. The contractor shall supply type-rated aircrew, engineers, fire & crash cover, medical cover when not provided by the Authority. The contractor shall maintain and sustain the aircraft with minimum reliance on the Authority. The contractor will also be required to base the aircraft at its own facility in Southern England and pick up parachutists from various pre-designated locations in the UK, predominantly from Brize Norton as a Main Operating Base. In addition to the UK operation, there is a requirement to support MPT in Europe (altitude assured) from the same aircraft, predominantly in Southern France. Whilst service levels may vary over the term of the contract, an initial Aircraft Flying Time of 900hrs per year is anticipated, with a minimum guaranteed service level set, and a contractual ability to surge if required by the Authority. Parachute training courses will take place at frequent intervals throughout the calendar year. The contractor will be required to airdrop parachutists, trained and despatched, by MOD personnel, using round and square parachutes to cover a variety of activities including Low Level (Static Line), via both side doors and tailgate ramp, and Medium and HAP freefall from a tailgate ramp from multiple heights up to 20,000 ft pressure altitude (PA). The parachuting platform should be a recognised parachute training aircraft able to operate by day and night. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f134cb7-ee63-4192-aa1a-39eed42a43b8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 19 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Jul 2023 - 26 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000,000 | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34711110 - Fixed-wing aircrafts ## Release History - 19 May 2023 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f134cb7-ee63-4192-aa1a-39eed42a43b8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f134cb7-ee63-4192-aa1a-39eed42a43b8 19th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fdfa5dbd-dc59-441c-a88c-3ccf8b1613f9. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fdfa5dbd-dc59-441c-a88c-3ccf8b1613f9.json.