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title: "BBMF Integrated Support Programme (BISAP) - Propellers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d101"
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# BBMF Integrated Support Programme (BISAP) - Propellers

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d101

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a competitive procurement process for the "BBMF Integrated Support Programme (BISAP) - Propellers." This service contract focuses on the repair, maintenance, and associated services related to aircraft and equipment. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with competitive tendering activities anticipated to commence in Q1 2022. The estimated total value of the contract is £11,000,000, covering a 10-year period for propeller support for the Battle of Britain Memorial fleet of aircraft, located in Lincoln, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. Companies with expertise in the maintenance of various aircraft propeller types, including Fairey Reed, Hamilton Standard, and Dowty-Rotol, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement also includes parts design and production, and technical support, thereby offering potential for growth in the aviation service sector and related supply chains.

## Notice

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Project Team within Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) are preparing to initiate a competitive procurement process to award a contract for the Battle of Britain Memorial integrated Support Arrangement Programme (BISAP) - Propulsion (Propellers). BISAP - Propulsion (Propellers) will deliver an efficient and effective, long term solution for all propeller support for the Battle of Britain Memorial fleet of aircraft over the next 10 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority's scope of requirement for BISAP Propulsion Propellers includes: Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MR&O); Parts Design and Production; Technical Information and Product Support for all BBMF propeller types, which comprise: Fairey Reed (Chipmunk), Hamilton Standard (Lancaster/Dakota) and Dowty-Rotol (Spitfire / Hurricane) Propellers. The requirement includes Contractor management of BBMF's fleet of propellers to maximise propeller availability to BBMF during the display season (Apr - Oct) and to carry out MR&O activities by aligning them to the BBMF winter maintenance period (Oct - Mar). Additional information: The Contractor supporting BBMF Propellers will be required to hold as a minimum appropriate BCAR approvals from the CAA at Contract award and will be expected to gain approval from the Military Aviation Authority under their DAOS (Design) and MAOS (Maintenance) Schemes during the initial 18 month period from contract award. The aim is to carry out competitive tendering activity starting in Q4 21.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031991-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN4 4SY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | East Lindsey |
| Electoral ward | Coningsby & Mareham |
| Westminster constituency | Louth and Horncastle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34731000 - Parts for aircraft
- 34741000 - Aircraft equipment
- 50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment
- 50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031991-2021
- 6 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022105-2021
- 4 Aug 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018835-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://des.mod.uk
- http://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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