--- title: "Title missing - see contract for details." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03cdf8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03cdf8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03cdf8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03cdf8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-05-19" --- # Title missing - see contract for details. Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03cdf8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03cdf8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03cdf8.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking commercial fixed-wing aircraft services for Military Parachute Training (MPT), primarily in the UK with potential European operations. The contract includes a five-year availability service with options for three additional years, aiming for completion by Q1 2025. The total value of the contract is GBP 95 million, with a minimum value of GBP 65 million. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, and the deadline for submissions is July 24, 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing aviation services to participate in delivering Military Parachute Training. Companies equipped to provide aircraft, aircrew, engineering, and support services for parachute training activities should consider bidding. Prospective contractors must hold ISO9001:2015 certification or equivalent and meet specific quality assurance requirements outlined in the tender documentation. Interested suppliers can get further details by registering on the Ministry of Defence's eSourcing portal. ## Notice The Authority intends to contract for commercial fixed-wing aircraft services to conduct Military Parachute Training (MPT). This MPT will be based predominantly in the UK with the prospect of European MPT at some points during the contract. Please note the advertised value is inclusive of option years. Quantity or scope: The aircraft type must be able to carry a min of 20 x parachutists with full kit and be able to air despatch Low Level Parachutists and facilitate a portable oxygen (O2) capability for High-Altitude Parachutists (HAP) secured to the aircraft floor. The Authority envisages a five-year availability service with three, one-year contract options thereafter. The service should aim to deliver by Q1 2025, with an approved framework agreement between MAA, CAA and the Contractor to provide MPT. The contractor shall supply type-rated aircrew, engineers, fire & crash cover, medical cover when not provided by the Authority. The contractor shall maintain and sustain the aircraft with minimum reliance on the Authority. The contractor will also be required to base the aircraft at its own facility in Southern England and pick up parachutists from various pre-designated locations in the UK, predominantly from Brize Norton as a Main Operating Base. In addition to the UK operation, there is a requirement to support MPT in Europe (altitude assured) from the same aircraft, predominantly in Southern France. Whilst service levels may vary over the term of the contract, an initial Aircraft Flying Time of 900hrs per year is anticipated, with a minimum guaranteed service level set, and a contractual ability to surge if required by the Authority. Parachute training courses will take place at frequent intervals throughout the calendar year. The contractor will be required to airdrop parachutists, trained and despatched, by MOD personnel, using round and square parachutes to cover a variety of activities including Low Level (Static Line), via both side doors and tailgate ramp, and Medium and HAP freefall from a tailgate ramp from multiple heights up to 20,000 ft pressure altitude (PA). The parachuting platform should be a recognised parachute training aircraft able to operate by day and night. A Cyber Risk Assessment has been conducted for this requirement to ascertain the level of Cyber Risk present. The result of the assessment is that a Cyber Risk level of 'Very Low' exists and therefore successful respondents invited to the ITT will need to hold a Cyber Essentials Plus certificate and undertake a Cyber Risk Assessment on their proposed supply chain. Respondents can verify their readiness to comply with opportunities bearing this Cyber Risk Level by completing a Cyber Risk Assessment using RAR Code: 334690451 Prospective contractors are required to hold Quality Management System certification to ISO9001:2015 or suitable alternative, with the appropriate scope to deliver contract requirements, issued by a Nationally Accredited Certification Body. You will be required to provide a copy of the certificate(s) as directed by any Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) or Invitation to Tender (ITT) associated with this Notice, and in any event, the winning supplier will be required to provide it for review prior to contract award. The contractual condition for quality will be Allied Quality Assurance Publication AQAP 2310. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014378-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £95,000,000 | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34711110 - Fixed-wing aircrafts - 60444100 - Pilot services ## Release History - 19 May 2023 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014378-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://des.mod.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03cdf8. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03cdf8.json.