--- title: "AVGAS Fuel to Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities Air Squadron (UGSAS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e8f2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e8f2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e8f2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e8f2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Ministry of Defence" published: "2026-08-20" --- # AVGAS Fuel to Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities Air Squadron (UGSAS) Buyer: Ministry of Defence Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e8f2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e8f2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e8f2.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is procuring AVGAS fuel for flying operations by the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron (UGSAS). The requirement is a service involving the supply of aviation gasoline, supporting aircraft operations and associated refuelling activity. Delivery is in the United Kingdom, for use by the Glasgow and Strathclyde university air squadron. The procurement is classified primarily as a service, with related classifications covering refuelling trailers, aircraft refuelling services and aircraft maintenance services. It is a central government requirement and is above the applicable procurement threshold. The buyer is the Ministry of Defence, so suppliers should be prepared to meet the operational and administrative requirements associated with supplying aviation fuel to a defence customer and supporting university-based flying activity. The process has reached tender: the Ministry of Defence invited offers through an open procedure. It is a single-lot procurement, with tenders due by 21 September 2026 at 12:00 and enquiries due by 3 September 2026 at 12:00. The expected award decision period ends on 16 October 2026. The contract is scheduled to run from 2 November 2026 to 3 November 2029, with two option years included in the tender documents. The estimated value is £409,600 excluding VAT and £512,000 including VAT. Offers will be assessed using the Best Technically Affordable Tender approach, with a stated quality and technical criterion focused on providing AVGAS fuel to UGSAS. Tenders must be submitted electronically through the Defence Sourcing Portal, with free supplier registration required. This opportunity suits suppliers that can reliably provide AVGAS fuel for aviation operations and support the associated aircraft refuelling requirements. Businesses with practical experience in aviation fuel supply, fuel logistics, storage, handling and delivery should be well placed to consider the requirement. Capability to support flying operations serving the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron is directly relevant, as is the ability to manage service quality and technical performance for a defence customer. The related scope refers to refuelling trailers, aircraft refuelling services and aircraft maintenance services, which may be relevant to suppliers offering wider aviation support, although the stated requirement is for AVGAS fuel. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. ## Notice The requirement is for the provision of AVGAS fuel in support of Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron UGSAS flying operations. Valued at PS512,000.00 Inc VAT , PS409,600.00 Inc VAT ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Two option years to be included in tender documents ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079601-2026 | | 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 | 20 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 3 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £409,600 | | Lots value | £409,600 | | 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 | | Postcode area | 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 Rural | | Westminster constituency | The Wrekin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 34223360 - Refuelling trailers - 50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services - 63733000 - Aircraft refuelling services ## Release History - 20 Aug 2026 at 15:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079601-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079601-2026 20th August 2026 - Tender 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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