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title: "BLC0172 - NPAS Fuel Farms Maintenance and Inspection"
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buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY (OR SUCH OTHER SUCCESSOR BODY, COMPANY, ORGANISATION WHO SHALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BEING THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF THE NATIONAL POLICE AIR SERVICE OR ANY PART OR PARTS THEREOF)"
published: "2026-05-01"
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# BLC0172 - NPAS Fuel Farms Maintenance and Inspection

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY (OR SUCH OTHER SUCCESSOR BODY, COMPANY, ORGANISATION WHO SHALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BEING THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF THE NATIONAL POLICE AIR SERVICE OR ANY PART OR PARTS THEREOF)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ffe4

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority, acting as the contracting authority for the National Police Air Service (NPAS), invites tenders for the "BLC0172 - NPAS Fuel Farms Maintenance and Inspection" project. This procurement process, carried out under an open procedure, seeks services in the repair and maintenance industry, specifically for aircraft and associated equipment. The service area covers 15 bases across England and Wales, operating under a centralised functional model. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 1st June 2026, with the expectation to award the contract by 24th June 2026, and start the contract on 1st September 2026. The procurement policy allows electronic submissions in English through a specified online platform.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale, multi-site contracts across the UK. Companies that demonstrate strong technical expertise, reliability in managing 24/7 operations, and flexibility for ad hoc call-outs will be well-placed to compete. With a contract value of up to £1.8 million and options for extensions, this procurement can offer substantial business growth for firms well-acquainted with aviation maintenance standards like JIG4, while also potentially boosting their reputation in the public safety sector.

## Notice

NPAS Fuel Farms Maintenance and Inspection: NPAS has 15 bases across England and Wales and operates without borders providing air support to police forces using a centralised operations centre which directs activity. The aircraft are fitted with a variety of equipment and sensors to enable a robust service delivery thereby managing public safety and risk. NPAS operates 24 hours a day and 365 days a year and does so in both day and night environments under single-pilot Visual and Instrument Flight Rules. Within these bases are Fuel Bowsers that require to be serviced and maintained in accordance with JIG4 to allow NPAS aircraft to always remain mobile. All fuel tanks and pumping equipment require a planned maintenance regime and cover for emergency or ad hoc call-outs to ensure the safe receipting, storage, checking and dispensing of fuel. All parts of the receipting, storage, testing and dispensing system, whether fixed or mobile, need to be inspected, checked, tested, cleaned and certified fit for use. The Supplier must have the capacity and resource to service all the required bases and satellites in England & Wales.

### Planning Information

Please email Jason.croft@bluelight.police.uk to express an interest in participation and to receive the pre-market information pack. 
This pre-market engagement exercise consists of issuing the market with a detailed draft specification for their consideration and feedback through a pre-market questionnaire. 
Please note that this exercise will complete by the 25th April 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040695-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY (OR SUCH OTHER SUCCESSOR BODY, COMPANY, ORGANISATION WHO SHALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BEING THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF THE NATIONAL POLICE AIR SERVICE OR ANY PART OR PARTS THEREOF) |
| Additional buyers | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LTD.; WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 15:15 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040695-2026
- 1 May 2026 at 14:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040680-2026
- 9 Apr 2025 at 14:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014045-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040695-2026
  1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040680-2026
  1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014045-2025
  9th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.npas.police.uk/

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