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title: "715907496 - Lease of Aircraft Refuelling Equipment Solution to UGSAS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e0a8"
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published: "2026-08-10"
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# 715907496 - Lease of Aircraft Refuelling Equipment Solution to UGSAS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e0a8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located at Flowerdown Hall, Wolverhampton, is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process. The procurement, titled "Lease of Aircraft Refuelling Equipment Solution to UGSAS," is specifically tailored for the Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities Air Squadron at Glasgow International Airport. This project, valued at £268,000 excluding VAT, falls under the services industry category with a focus on aircraft refuelling solutions. Key dates to note include an enquiry period ending on 21st August 2026, a submission deadline of 8th September 2026, and an award period concluding on 16th October 2026. An open procedure procurement method is being used, necessitating submissions through the Defence Sourcing Portal.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in the supply and leasing of tankers, fuel-tanker trucks, and refuelling trailers. Additionally, businesses offering related aircraft refuelling services may find this contract particularly advantageous. The opportunity is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its openness and focus on value for money. With the contract period extending from 2nd November 2026 to 2nd November 2029, plus options for additional two years, businesses capable of delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions in this domain should consider tendering.

## Notice

Lease of Aircraft Refuelling Equipment Solution to Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities Air Squadron (UGSAS) at Glasgow International Airport (GIAP) valued at PS268,000 (Ex VAT)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075937-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 2 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £268,000 |
| Lots value | £268,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV7 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Shifnal South and Cosford |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34133100 - Tankers
- 34133110 - Fuel-tanker trucks
- 34223100 - Semi-trailers
- 34223200 - Bowsers
- 34223300 - Trailers
- 34223340 - Tanker trailers
- 34223360 - Refuelling trailers
- 34224100 - Parts of trailers and semi-trailers
- 44611400 - Storage tanks
- 63733000 - Aircraft refuelling services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2026 at 16:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075937-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075937-2026
  10th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.www.contracts.mod.uk

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