--- title: "Royal Air Force (RAF) Centre of Aviation Medicine (CAM) Relocation - 701577386" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e733" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e733" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e733.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e733.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-11-15" --- # Royal Air Force (RAF) Centre of Aviation Medicine (CAM) Relocation - 701577386 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e733 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e733) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e733.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is conducting a tender for the relocation of the Royal Air Force Centre of Aviation Medicine (CAM) to a new facility at RAF Cranwell, near Sleaford, Lincolnshire. The procurement, classified under construction management services, aims to complete by July 2023 with the new facility construction expected to be finished by January 2026. The tender period concludes on December 16, 2021, and there are key deliverables including the installation of specialized medical aviation equipment and adherence to technical regulations as stipulated in various Defence guidelines. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, engineering, architectural design, and related technical services to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Companies with expertise in constructing purpose-built facilities, as well as those providing maintenance and relocation of complex equipment, will find this contract particularly relevant. Additionally, firms equipped to meet the standards set forth by Defence and security regulations will be well-positioned to compete for this project and expand their business in the defence sector. ## Notice RAFCAM Overview As the Defence lead for Aviation Medicine (AvMed), RAF Centre for Aviation Medicine (RAF CAM) provides support across the full range of Defence Tasks (DTs). It provides deployed and Firm Base medical support to operations, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) training for aircrew and aviation-focused Human Factors analysis. RAF CAM specifically provides: a. Expert advice, support and services to MOD, Frontline Commands (FLCs), Military Aviation Authority (MAA), Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), Duty Holders, Project Teams, academia and commercial organisations. b. Expert support to platform development and integration including supporting urgent operational requirements. c. Expert human factors and biodynamic advice to Defence Accident Investigation Branch (DAIB) incident and accident investigations. d. AvMed Training to Tri-Service and international aircrew and medical personnel aiming to decrease Risk to Life posed by flying and aviation operations. e. Lead for AvMed and Aeromedical policy. f. The RAF Medical Board and specialist clinical assessment of Tri-Service aircrew and air traffic controllers. g. Occupational and Environmental Health support. In 2015, SoS announced that RAF Henlow would close as part of the Defence Estates Optimisation Programme (DEOP). To accommodate the relocation of the RAF CAM capability a new building must be constructed on a site within the secured perimeter at RAF Cranwell, near Sleaford in Lincolnshire. RAFCAM Requirement The purpose of this procurement is to relocate the Royal Air Force (RAF) Centre of Aviation Medicine (CAM) from RAF Henlow to RAF Cranwell into a new purpose-built facility. The requirement also includes equipment and on-going support. Infrastructure This requirement will include the design and build of the new facility at RAF Cranwell. The building shall provide suitable infrastructure for the integration and maintenance of the RAF CAM equipment, staff and visitors with the layout optimised for operational and training efficiency. The building shall include all equipment facilities and external areas, ICT infrastructure, access and fire detection systems, communication systems and training rooms required for the effective delivery of the RAF CAM capability. The building shall interface with existing on-site utilities without impinging on station operations and shall accord with the station requirements for fire and safety regulations. As a consequence, the building shall not exceed 10m in height. The design, construction, and operation of the building shall apply the Policy framework and overarching direction as defined within JSP 850, the Building Information Modelling (BIM) Level 2 standards for the System Infrastructure design and handover documentation and the DIO Defence Related Environmental Assessment Methodology (DREAM) environmental assessment tool. (Information on these policies is available on the Internet.) Equipment This requirement will include the relocation of the existing capability from RAF Henlow of which some items will require refurbishing existing equipment and others will need to be procured as new. This equipment will be housed in the facility to be constructed at RAF Cranwell. It is currently anticipated that there will also be a requirement to provide a support solution for the equipment to meet maintenance requirements following the relocation. The equipment to be relocated includes specialist medical aviation equipment such as Hypobaric Chambers, Multi Point Pressure Breathing Rig, and Scenario Based Hypoxia Training Rigs as well as other pieces of specialist equipment. There are also non-specialist large pieces of equipment such as Helmet Drop Rigs, and various Aircraft Cockpit Rigs as well as a range of smaller equipment will also require relocation. The Equipment Catalogue provided as part of the PQQ documents gives an overview of the equipment and how its currently used by CAM. Key Dates The anticipated key dates for this procurement are as follows; Contract Award July 2023, completion of RAF CAM facility Construction Phase January 2026, Equipment Delivery Date June 2026 and Maintenance/Support Solution of key Equipment thereafter. Other anticipated key dates are included in the Market Interest Day Slide Pack. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028533-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000,000 | | 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 | TLF3 Lincolnshire, TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71220000 - Architectural design services - 71500000 - Construction-related services - 71540000 - Construction management services ## Release History - 15 Nov 2021 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028533-2021 - 1 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024517-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://des.mod.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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