---
title: "708527450 - RA1162 Support Contract - CAN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0416bf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-11-08"
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# 708527450 - RA1162 Support Contract - CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0416bf

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded the RA1162 Support Contract to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited. The contract, valued at £3,508,000 GBP, supports flying operations of 11 Squadron RAF at RAF Leeming under Flying Regulation RA1162. This procurement falls under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations and involves aircraft operating services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in aircraft operating services to engage with the UK Royal Air Force and BAE Systems. The limited procurement method was justified for technical reasons to ensure certification of Hawk MK 167 aircraft essential for RAF and QEAF operations. Businesses with expertise in aircraft maintenance and support services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the defence sector.

## Notice

Provision of support to allow continued flying operations of 11 Squadron RAF based at RAF Leeming under Flying Regulation RA1162.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of support to allow continued flying operations of 11 Squadron RAF based at RAF Leeming under Flying Regulation RA1162.

### Procurement Information

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 Royal Air Force (RAF) and BAE Systems Qualified Flying Instructors and Trainee pilots are flying in the Qatari owned Hawk MK 167 aircraft on the Joint Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF)/RAF Hawk Training Squadron currently operating at RAF Leeming. The UK MOD and QEAF have a critical dependency on the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Hawk MK 167, BAE Systems, to certify the aircraft, to satisfy Military Aviation Authority direction. This procedure is considered justified for technical reasons under regulation 16 (1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011. To certify the aircraft, there must be adequate evidence artefacts provided by the OEM and accepted by the MAA and Type Airworthiness Authority to support the airworthiness statements. BAE Systems are the OEM and only supplier with the required detailed technical understanding of the aircraft and technical documentation for the required evidence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033044-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,508,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 8 Nov 2023 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033044-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

## Provenance

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