--- title: "Air Start Replacement Project (ASRP)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029581" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029581" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029581.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029581.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "AIR COMMODITIES DELIVERY TEAM" published: "2021-02-23" --- # Air Start Replacement Project (ASRP) Buyer: AIR COMMODITIES DELIVERY TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029581 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029581) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029581.json) ## Summary The Air Commodities Delivery Team is currently overseeing a tender for the "Air Start Replacement Project (ASRP)" aimed at procuring turbine-driven air start equipment essential for supporting designated aircraft operations. This contract falls within the goods category, specifically classified under aircraft equipment (CPV 34741000), with a total value of £5,350,000. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for 25th March 2021. The contract will also include options for four additional years, and potential participants must ensure they hold the necessary ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises focused on supplying aerospace and military equipment. Interested businesses should have expertise in engineering, project management, and comprehensive logistical support, as the contract requires not only the provision of equipment but also associated services, including maintenance, training, and technical support. Companies capable of meeting the outlined technical and economic selection criteria will find this a valuable opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the defence sector. ## Notice The User requires a turbine-driven air start capability, to support the operation and maintenance of designated aircraft types. The capability will be required to support the enabling of the Strategic Base; fulfil standing commitments; development and maintenance of a contingent capability; and contingent operations commensurate with the direction provided in Defence Strategic Direction 2016, the RAF Command Plan and the requirements of Joint Force 2025. The DPQQ can be accessed via Defence Contracts Online (contracts.mod.uk) and the Access Code is 9HWV5JS889 ### Lot Information Lot 1 The scope of the requirement is to replace the current RAF fleet of Houchin 165 and 230 Air Start equipment that have passed their planned out of service date (OSD). The user requires a minimum fleet of 15 new Air Starters to provide an engine start and environmental control system (ECS) maintenance capability for the designated aircraft types operated by Headquarters Air Command (HQ AIR), at UK Main Operating Bases (MOBs), and Permanent Joint Operating Bases (PJOBs) and the deployed operating environment. The scope of the requirement will also include through life support of the 15x new Air Starters, and for the existing fleet of 21 x Rheinmetall MSU 200/6 T Air Start Units purchased in 2009 and in service with the Royal Air Force's Typhoon Fleet. The Contract will include the following Work Packages: WP 1 - Project Management & Core Post Design Services (PDS) WP 2 - Test Evaluation, Acceptance & Equipment Delivery WP 3 - Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) WP 4 - Provision of Spares WP 5 - Technical Support WP 6 - Maintenance and Repair WP 7 - Training WP 8 - Technical Publications WP 9 - Obsolescence Management A Draft Statement of Requirement (SOR) is available for review as part of the attachments to the Dynamic Pre Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ). Additional information: Prospective contractors are required to hold Quality Management System certification to BS ISO 9001:2015 or suitable alternative, with appropriate scope to deliver contract requirements, issued by a National Accredited Certification Body. You will be required to provide a copy of certificate(s) in the DPQQ. The winning supplier will be required to provide it for review prior to contract award. Options: This Contract will have 4x additional Option Years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003609-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,350,000 | | Lots value | £5,350,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | AIR COMMODITIES DELIVERY TEAM | | 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 | TLK11 Bristol, City of | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34741000 - Aircraft equipment ## Release History - 23 Feb 2021 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003609-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.contracts.mod.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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