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title: "Aircrew Training Facility at RAF Leeming"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03168d"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - RAF HIGH WYCOMBE AIR COMMERCIAL"
published: "2022-02-11"
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# Aircrew Training Facility at RAF Leeming

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - RAF HIGH WYCOMBE AIR COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03168d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the construction of an Aircrew Training Facility at RAF Leeming is being managed by the Ministry of Defence - RAF High Wycombe Air Commercial. This project falls within the building construction work category and has an estimated contract value of £7,600,000 excluding VAT. The procurement method is limited, specifically through a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice. The award status is currently active, with BAE Systems (Operations) Limited as the supplier. The contract was signed on 11 February 2022, and the facility is intended to support the Joint Hawk Training Squadron.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in construction and specialised training facility design, particularly those with capabilities in defence and simulation integration. Companies with experience in delivering technological infrastructures and facilities, particularly in collaboration with defence sector clients, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement processes. The unique requirements of the Aircrew Training Facility mean that vendors with demonstrated technical expertise and established relationships in this sector could benefit from new business avenues stemming from such tenders.

## Notice

Design and construction of a Aircrew Training Facility at RAF Leeming in support of the Joint Hawk Training Squadron.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of the design and construction of a Aircrew Training Facility at RAF Leeming in support of the Joint Hawk Training Squadron.

### Procurement Information

The UK Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (BAES) for the estimated value of PS7,600,000 ex VAT pursuant to the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR 2011) using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice for the Aircrew Training Facility at RAF Leeming as part of the Joint Hawk Training Squadron (JHTS). This procedure is considered justified for technical reasons under regulation 16 (1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011. BAES have been identified as having the unique and specific technical integration and knowledge skills to successfully manage, install, and integrate the Hawk Mk 167 Simulator into the final Aircrew Training Facilities at RAF Leeming. BAES have a complete understanding of the simulator's technical requirements and have established designs for the infrastructure that can deliver a compliant facility suitable to satisfy the needs of the simulator. Furthermore, BAES has a direct contract with the simulator supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004082-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - RAF HIGH WYCOMBE AIR COMMERCIAL |
| 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 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004082-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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