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title: "Provision of Pilot and Aircraft services for the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bd2d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-06-25"
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# Provision of Pilot and Aircraft services for the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bd2d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the provision of pilot and aircraft services for the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team. This planned procurement notice, published on 25th June 2026, outlines a requirement to commence on 1st March 2027 and conclude on 28th February 2030. Located in High Wycombe, United Kingdom, the contract will cover services for training and display seasons, which will run from March to October annually. The process is currently at the planning stage and will use an open procurement method. Interested parties should note the tender period concludes on 16th November 2026, with award decisions expected by 11th January 2027. The services fall within the services category and involve the hire of aircraft with crew.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in aviation services, particularly those experienced in providing specialist support for military parachuting activities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is structured to support their involvement. Businesses with expertise in meeting military standards for freefall parachute dispatches and the capability to provide necessary fire and crash cover will be well-suited to compete. The contract's projected total value is approximately £1,555,968, making it an attractive proposition for companies looking to expand their portfolio in government contracts.

## Notice

Please note this is not a call for competition, this is a Planned Procurement Notice - the PROVISION OF UK BASED LIGHT AIRCRAFT FOR THE DELIVERY OF RAF FALCONS PARACHUTING ACTIVITY The proposed contract commencing 1st March 2027 to 28th February 2030 with seasons/training from 1st Mar to 31st OCT i. A light aircraft (ac), 1 x full time pilot and associated support enablers to deliver up to 130 flying hours per year to enable RAF Falcons Parachute Activity (FPA), in order to meet the training demand for and delivery of the Parachute Display Seasons. ii. A Light ac capable of meeting extant Release-to-Service (RTS) requirements for the dispatch of military Freefall (FF) manually deployed parachutes, detailed in the Compendium of Airborne Equipment Release Certificates (CAERC) and confirmed by Trials & Evaluation (T&E) undertaken by the Joint Aerial Delivery Test and Evaluation Unit Parachute Test Team (JADTEU PTT). iii. As required by the Authority, up to 90 Fire and Crash Cover (FCC) hours (30 per season). Provision of tender and support vehicles, associated crash equipment and extinguishing consumables and provision of a suitably qualified and experienced FCC crews. The Contractor will be required to plan and coordinate FCC accordingly. The Contractor will be responsible for determining the suitability of all operating a/f and that such facilities allow the appropriate level of crash cover iaw ICAO / DSA02 and DSA03 for light ac. To establish supplier interest for this potential requirement please contact Simon.bratchell643@mod.gov.uk to register your interest. You must not take this Planned Procurement Notice to mean confirmation that the Authority shall award a contract for this requirement. The Authority is publishing this announcement without any commitment to issue a tender or place a contract. Accordingly, any expenditure, work or effort undertaken before contract award is a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059889-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2026 |
| Future notice date | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,555,968 |
| Lots value | £1,555,968 |
| 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 | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60424100 - Hire of aircraft with crew

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 13:20 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059889-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059889-2026
  25th June 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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