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title: "704030450-Hawk TMk2A Release to Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033d04"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - RAF HIGH WYCOMBE, AIR COMMERCIAL"
published: "2022-05-23"
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# 704030450-Hawk TMk2A Release to Service

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - RAF HIGH WYCOMBE, AIR COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033d04

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence, specifically the RAF High Wycombe Air Commercial team, has completed the procurement process for the "Hawk TMk2A Release to Service" project, which falls under the aircraft operating services industry category. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically negotiated without publication of a contract notice, and was valued at approximately £1,639,000 excluding VAT. The contract date was signed on 23rd May 2022. This process is crucial for supporting the airworthiness certification of the Hawk TMk2A aircraft operated by the UK RAF and the Qatar Emiri Air Force.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in aircraft services and defence contracting. Companies with expertise in aviation maintenance, certification, and technical support for military aircraft would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Given the critical nature of this service and the specific requirements laid out by the Ministry of Defence, firms that specialise in aerospace technology and have a prior working relationship with the Ministry or similar defence authorities could greatly benefit from similar future tenders.

## Notice

Hawk TMk2A Release to Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited for the estimated value of PS1,639,000 ex VAT for the support for the Hawk TMk2A Release to Service

### Procurement Information

The UK Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited for the estimated value of PS1,639,000 ex VAT for the support for the Hawk TMk2A Release to Service. pursuant to the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR 2011) using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice. 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). It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011. UK RAF QFIs and pilots are due to fly on the Qatari owned Hawk MK 167 aircraft on the Joint Hawk Training Squadron currently being stood up at RAF Leeming. Currently, this Hawk TMk2A variant aircraft does not have certification from the Military Aviation Authority (MMA) to operate safely in UK airspace. The UK MOD and 11 Sqn Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) have a critical dependency on the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Hawk TMk2A BAE Systems, to certify the aircraft, when operated in accordance with the Release to Service Recommendation (RTSR), is airworthy and safe in all respects. This procedure is considered justified for technical reasons under regulation 16 (1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011. In order to award a UK RTS, there must be adequate evidence artefacts provided by the OEM and accepted by the MAA and Release to Service Authority (RTSA) to support the airworthiness statements. BAES are the OEM and single supplier with the required detailed technical understanding of the aircraft and possession of the technical documentation for the required evidence. The award of this contract allows UK MOD personnel to operate the aircraft under a UK MOD governance framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013919-2022 |
| 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 | 23 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 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 | £1,639,000 |

## 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 | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60445000 - Aircraft operating services

## Release History

- 23 May 2022 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013919-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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