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title: "Hawk Future Support Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031b03"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-02-24"
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# Hawk Future Support Solution

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031b03

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "Hawk Future Support Solution," which focuses on providing maintenance services for Hawk T1 and T2 aircraft, classified under air transport services. This contract, valued at approximately £560 million, is awarded following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a contract notice, due to the unique technical requirements and the specialised capabilities of the chosen supplier, BAE Systems (Operations) Limited. The contract was signed on 21st February 2022, and delivery is set to take place at specified addresses within the UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in specialised aircraft maintenance services and those with the capacity to offer subcontracting, as a minimum of 60% of the contract may be subcontracted. Companies with expertise in defence, aerospace engineering, and maintenance services will find this tender particularly relevant, as it seeks reliable partners who can meet the demanding requirements of the Ministry of Defence over an extensive duration of 11 years. Engaging with this contract may allow businesses to strengthen their portfolios and enhance their reputation within the defence sector.

## Notice

In Service Support for Hawk T1 and T2 aircraft.

### Procurement Information

The Secretary of State for Defence intends to enter into a supply contract with BAE Systems for the maintenance, repair, obsolescence management and Post Design Services of the Hawk T Mk1 and Hawk T Mk2 platforms for a period of 11 years at an approximate value of PS560,000,000. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(b)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 due to technical reasons. There are considered to be no other potential providers with access to the capability, access to spares or know-how to provide the necessary levels of support to the Hawk T Mk1 and T Mk2 platforms. Consequently the contract is to be awarded without competition, in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) Defence & Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005223-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 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 | £560,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| 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 | TLL11 Isle of Anglesey |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005223-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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