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title: "e-Invitation to tender (e-ITT) for the provision of an Airport Operator for Solent Airport Daedalus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b511"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-08"
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# e-Invitation to tender (e-ITT) for the provision of an Airport Operator for Solent Airport Daedalus

Buyer: FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b511

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## Summary

Fareham Borough Council is inviting tenders for an airfield operator for Solent Airport Daedalus, a crucial part of their asset portfolio which also includes the Faraday Business Park, Swordfish Business Park, and the QEII Platinum Jubilee Park. This tender, classified under Airport Operation Services (CPV 63731000), falls within the services category. The procurement process is at the Tender stage and utilises an Innovation Partnership via selective procurement method. Interested parties have until 9th December 2024 to submit their bids electronically. The contract, scheduled to begin immediately after the current contract expires on 31st March 2026, will span approximately 10 years, with no options for renewal but opportunities for various innovation stages.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for companies specialising in airport operation services to expand their business footprint within a strategic regional hub. It is particularly suited for businesses that can leverage the synergies between the airfield and the adjacent business parks. The selective procurement method favours firms with innovative approaches to airport operations, aligning with the Council’s aim to integrate airfield activities with surrounding business assets seamlessly. Qualified operators with proven experience in managing complex aviation facilities in synergy with business parks should find this tender highly beneficial for long term growth.

## Notice

1) The Council is tendering for an airfield operator at Solent Airfield Daedalus. 2) The airfield exists as part of the Council's assets in the wider site called Daedalus, which includes other key assets including Faraday Business Park, Swordfish Business Park and the QEII Platinum Jubilee Park. The airfield cannot operate in isolation from these areas. 3) The current operator contract expires 31/3/26.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

1) The Council is tendering for an airfield operator at Solent Airfield Daedalus. 2) The airfield exists as part of the Council's assets in the wider site called Daedalus, which includes other key assets including Faraday Business Park, Swordfish Business Park and the QEII Platinum Jubilee Park. The airfield cannot operate in isolation from these areas. 3) The current operator contract expires 31/3/26.

Options: Please review the tender documents for full detail of this opportunity. It has various innovation stages

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036249-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Innovation partnership |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | FAREHAM |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO16 7AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Fareham |
| Electoral ward | Fareham Town |
| Westminster constituency | Fareham and Waterlooville |
| Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63731000 - Airport operation services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 12:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036249-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fareham.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=5450b98d-c79d-ef11-8132-005056b64545
- https://sebp.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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