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title: "The Provision of spares for the Grob Viking TMk1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04718d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-04-03"
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# The Provision of spares for the Grob Viking TMk1

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04718d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract to Serco Group plc for the provision of spares, including type-specific aircraft parts and consumables, for the Grob Viking TMk1 glider aircraft. The project, which falls under the "Defence" industry category, involves the selective procurement method ("Negotiated with publication of a contract notice") and aims for the lowest price as the award criterion. The goods are to be delivered to RAF Syerston in South Nottinghamshire (NUTS code: UKF16). The contract, valued at £796,198.9, was signed on 18 March 2025 and has a duration of 1825 days (approximately five years).

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying aircraft parts and related consumables. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality, type-specific aircraft spares and a track record of negotiating selective contracts would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. As the demand for reliable and efficient supply chains in the defence sector remains crucial, businesses able to meet these stringent requirements would likely benefit from increased business growth and strengthened relationships with national defence authorities like the MoD.

## Notice

Provision of spares including, type specific aircraft parts, general aircraft spares, launch consumables, and other consumables for use on and associated with the Grob Viking TMk1 glider aircraft, to be delivered to RAF Syerston.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) UK Military Flight Training Services (UKMFTS) Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to award a contract for the supply of Spares to the 52 Viking (Grob G103A) winch launched gliders owned by the 22 Group Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC).

Options: There will be 2 one year options following on from an initial 3 year contract.

### Procurement Information

The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) UK Military Flight Training Services (UKMFTS) Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to award a follow-on three-year contract to Serco Ltd for the supply of Spares to the 52 Viking (Grob G103A) winch launched gliders owned by the 22 Group Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC). 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). DE&S advertised this requirement for competition but due to the lack of interest in the market will proceed with a direct placement of the follow-on requirement. This contract will include 2 option years which can be invoked at any point. The original competitive notice was issued on 17 April 2024 and only the incumbent (Serco Ltd) submitted a DPQQ. Due to the failed competition, it is considered that this contract can be awarded as Single Source under Regulation 16(1)(a)(i) of the DSPCR 2011 due to the absence of tenders and Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) due to technical reasons as competition has demonstrated only one supplier can meet the requirement. This notice is being published for transparency purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012770-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated with publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,096,198 |

## 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 | 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 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | SERCO; SERCO GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34731000 - Parts for aircraft

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012770-2025
- 20 Jun 2024 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019065-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-045305
- https://www.gov.uk/

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