---
title: "715428450 AfCC Airfield Clearance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a0e5"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2025-09-25"
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# 715428450 AfCC Airfield Clearance

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a0e5

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## Summary

The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), a public authority under central government, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "715428450 AfCC Airfield Clearance" project. The project, located at MOD Abbey Wood in Bristol, falls under the goods category and specifically targets the defence and security sector. This tender is for the procurement of equipment, such as runway sweepers, to support airfield clearance operations. Key dates for stakeholders include the request for information due by 10th October 2025. The procurement method involves a preliminary market engagement notice, with the contract period expected to start on 27th March 2027 and could last till 2037 if extended incrementally.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying airfield maintenance and clearance equipment. With a potential contract term of up to 10 years, suppliers can secure a stable and long-term business avenue with DE&S. Companies with expertise in handling defence and security sector requirements, particularly those dealing with airfield operations, will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Participating in such large-scale public contracts can significantly enhance growth prospects and increase market presence for successful bidders.

## Notice

DE&S have 6 extant contracts in the Air Domain that are due to expire shortly , these all sit within the Airfield clearance portfolio. DE&S are establishing a capability-based requirement for an up to 20-year landscape for its Airfield Clearance requirements. The current fleet of vehicles are shown in Table 1. It is envisaged the Contract will be for a term of up to 5 years with options to extend for a further period of up to 5 years incrementally.

### Planning Information

The Authority has published a request for information which can be found at the link below and would welcome your responses by the 10th October 2025.
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60266

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059477-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2027 - 26 Mar 2032 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34921200 - Runway sweepers

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 07:15 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059477-2025
- 24 Sep 2025 at 10:44 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059184-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059477-2025
  25th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059184-2025
  24th September 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60266
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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