--- title: "UK3 715851479 - British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d27c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d27c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d27c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d27c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2026-07-14" --- # UK3 715851479 - British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d27c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d27c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d27c.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has outlined a planned procurement process for the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) services under the title "UK3 715851479". This project is currently at the planning stage with the latest updates being published on 14 July 2026, initiating a tender process set to cover the provision of aviation and ground MEDEVAC services in Kenya. The procurement employs a competitive flexible procedure, allowing for a selective approach in potential bidder qualifications structured in a two-stage tender process. With an estimated contract value of £128.5 million gross, and scheduled contracts to start in November 2027, the Ministry anticipates appointing key service providers specifically skilled within the aviation and medical evacuation sectors. Businesses interested should ensure expressions of interest by the deadline on 30 November 2026, while the final award is expected by 15 October 2027. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in piloted aircraft, helicopters, and ambulance services, especially those capable of delivering strategic medical support and transportation across challenging terrains such as Kenya. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, aligning with the Ministry’s objective to foster diverse supplier engagement. Companies involved in logistics, aviation, and healthcare services, including support and rescue operations, would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth. The requirement emphasizes comprehensive service delivery, involving both aerial and ground transfer solutions, thus requiring tenderers to showcase robust operational capabilities, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility in managing MEDEVAC services within specified regions and timelines. ## Notice The MEDEVAC capability is defined as a platform fitted for role that can move patients with concurrent support from a clinician from Point of Injury (POI) to Point of Treatment (POT). The Authority will provide a clinician for the aviation MEDEVAC and then conduct a handover/takeover of the patient at the nearest POT landing site to the Contractor provided clinician for the ground MEDEVAC transfer. This is in order to develop and maintain timely hospital transfers of exercising troops, BATUK staff and their dependents. This requirement is enduring whilst permanent staff and dependents are based in BATUK irrespective of training taking place. The requirement is made up of two rotary wing platforms, one covering the Nanyuki area 24/7/365 and the other covering areas for the duration of the exercise 24/7 either in Archers Post Training Areas or Nanyuki dependent on where it is taking place. The service includes ground ambulance transfer complete with trained medical clinicians upon meeting the rotary wing platform in Nairobi or the transfer of patients from Kifaru Barracks in Nairobi to the approved treatment facility. Additionally, the service will respond to any road traffic incidents and transfer casualties from hospital to the designated airport for flight back to the UK if required. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Extension period of up to 18 months. Please note, the Total value (estimated) Including VAT is inclusive of Kenyan VAT at 16%. ### Planning Information Update 07/01/2026 Request for Information (RFI) Details Interested suppliers are invited to provide a response to the Request for Information (RFI) in the link provided: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60646 Clarification questions can be submitted to army-comrcl-complex-proc-mailbox@mod.gov.uk until 23:59 (GMT) on 20 January 2026. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The Authority is conducting Preliminary Market engagement (PME) to gather information, ascertain the level of interest, gain insight into risks and issues not previously identified, develop the Statement of Requirement (SOR) and inform the commercial and procurement strategies for the provision of British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) MEDEVAC and Aviation Support. The services are to be provided in Kenya. Interested suppliers are invited to participate in the following activities: • Industry briefing day with potential tenderers (06 January 2026). • Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire (07 January 2026 – 30 January 2026). How to participate: Industry briefing day • Time/date: 11:00-12:00 (GMT) on 06 January 2026. • Location: Microsoft Teams (meeting link will be sent to participants prior to the event). • Registration: Potential bidders interested in participating must notify the MOD point of contact, Laura Chapman, at army-comrcl-complex-proc-mailbox@mod.gov.uk by 12:00hrs (GMT) on 02 January 2026. Please include your company name, the names, positions and email addresses of attendees. • Presentation Materials: Slides will be uploaded to the Defence Sourcing Portal after the event. Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire • Release Date: 07 January 2026. • Location: The RFI questionnaire can be found at this link: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60646 • Submission deadline: Responses must be submitted to: army-comrcl-complex-proc-mailbox@mod.gov.uk by 23.59 (GMT) on 30 January 2026. Clarification questions can be submitted via the Defence Sourcing Portal until 23:59 (GMT) on 20 January 2026. The final date for the Authority to respond to clarification questions is 23:59 (GMT) 23 January 2026. Please email your completed RFI response to army-comrcl-complex-proc-mailbox@mod.gov.uk by 23:59 (GMT) 30 January 2026. Suppliers shall note that this PME is not a call for competition but is being conducted to gauge interest and explore options. The Authority welcomes the opportunity to engage with Suppliers and appreciates your input. However, Suppliers shall note that the Authority must comply with its legal obligations in any subsequent procurement exercise and ensure a level playing field for all participants. No commercial advantage will be gained from participating in this PME exercise. The Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, not to proceed with any or all of the requirements outlined in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise. All information about this PME can be found within the Defence Sourcing Portal (www.contracts.mod.uk) under reference 715639479. Suppliers who are not currently registered will be required to do so. Please be aware that the price detailed is GBP however Kenyan VAT at 16% has been applied to the including VAT amount. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066043-2026 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Nov 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 2037 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £110,775,862 | | Lots value | £110,775,862 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | ANDOVER | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP11 8HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Test Valley | | Electoral ward | Andover Millway | | Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 34711300 - Piloted aircraft - 34711500 - Helicopters - 35612300 - Support helicopters - 35612500 - Search and rescue helicopters - 85143000 - Ambulance services ## Release History - 14 Jul 2026 at 10:11 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066043-2026 - 7 Jan 2026 at 16:43 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001224-2026 - 15 Dec 2025 at 09:47 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082758-2025 - 26 Nov 2025 at 15:56 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077395-2025 - 23 Oct 2025 at 12:41 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067825-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066043-2026 14th July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001224-2026 7th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082758-2025 15th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077395-2025 26th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067825-2025 23rd October 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60646 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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