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title: "Brize Norton Support Contract (BSC)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d696"
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# Brize Norton Support Contract (BSC)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d696

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence issued a tender for the Brize Norton Support Contract (BSC) to provide essential services for the UK's largest airbase, RAF Brize Norton. This contract is classified under the CPV code for airport engineering services and includes various support services for operations and maintenance over a three-year period, with the option to extend for two additional years. The anticipated start date for full service commencement is 1 December 2021, following a transition period starting from 1 August 2021. The procurement method employed was a selective procedure with negotiation, and the contract value is approximately £68.4 million.

This opportunity would be ideal for businesses specialised in airport-related services, mechanical and electrical engineering, security operations, logistical support, and transport services. Companies with experience in supplying maintenance services, information technology, and administration within defence contracts would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract can significantly bolster a business's growth by partnering with the UK Armed Forces and enhancing their portfolio within the defence sector.

## Notice

Airport engineering services. Security services. Transport services (excl. Waste transport). Mechanical and electrical engineering services. Photographic services. Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition. Information technology services. Airport operation services. Administration services. RAF Brize Norton is home to a mixed fleet of aircraft that constitute the majority of the Air Mobility Force. RAF Brize Norton provides rapid global mobility, including Air to Air Refuelling (AAR), in support of operations and exercises both abroad and in the UK. RAF Brize Norton Support Contract (BSC) is to provide the UK's largest airbase with a range of services to support the single Air Port of Embarkation (APOE) for the UK Armed Forces. The requirement is for a period of 3 years, subject to options for the Authority to extend, as set out below. The anticipated contract start date is 1 August 2021 to allow for a 4 month transition period before full service commencement from 1 December 2021.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Various types of activity to be undertaken in support of the requirement at RAF Brize Norton. The services required under the contract include, but are not limited to: aircraft maintenance support; off-aircraft mechanical and electrical/electronic support; airfield support and operation; motor transport operations and maintenance; logistic support services; armoury support; media & photographic services; supply services support; airport support services; fuels and lubricants; and general support.

Options: 2 x 1 year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020263-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £68,400,159 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SERCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 50620000 - Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63731000 - Airport operation services
- 71311240 - Airport engineering services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 75100000 - Administration services
- 79710000 - Security services
- 79961000 - Photographic services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020263-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:536502-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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