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title: "For the provision of Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Services to the Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston on the Green (JSPCW)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bd31"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-06-25"
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# For the provision of Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Services to the Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston on the Green (JSPCW)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bd31

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority in the UK, is planning a procurement process titled "For the provision of Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Services to the Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston on the Green (JSPCW)." This process falls under the services category, specifically addressing firefighting services. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage and is scheduled to progress, with a future notice date of 15th September 2026. The contracting period is planned from 1st February 2027 to 31st January 2030, covering 800 ARFF hours annually during the parachute season at RAF Weston on the Green in High Wycombe, UK. The total anticipated contract value, including VAT, is £532,318, with a net value of £443,599 GBP. The method of procurement is an open procedure.

The planned procurement of ARFF services at the Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston on the Green presents significant business opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialised in firefighting services compliant with Civil Air Authority (CAA) and Military Aviation Authority (MAA) regulations. The opportunity is well-suited for SMEs, with the open procurement procedure allowing competitive participation. Businesses experienced in managing rescue and firefighting operations at aerodromes will find this process promising to expand their operational portfolio and establish a partnership with the Ministry of Defence. The prospect of a three-year contract offers substantial long-term business growth and stability, emphasising a strategic opportunity for service providers in the firefighting sector.

## Notice

Please note this is not a call for competition, this is a Planned Procurement Notice - For the provision of Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Services to the Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston on the Green (JSPCW) 2 Gp JSPC(W) requires Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) provision on site during flying operations to enable Delivery of Tri-Service parachuting courses at RAF Weston on the Green under Civilian National Governing Body, British Skydiving (BS) who operate under Civil Air Authority (CAA) Regulations and Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Regulations primarily DSA02 Defence Fire Safety Regulations. The requirement is for a 3 year contract from 1 February 2027 until 31 January 2030 with 800 ARFF hours per year during the parachute season. 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/059895-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £443,599 |
| Lots value | £443,599 |
| 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

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75251100 - Firefighting services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 13:28 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059895-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059895-2026
  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

## Provenance

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