Scope
Description
The Authority has a proposed requirement (HERA) for the delivery of technical support and airfield enabling services across 18 UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) establishments.
HERA will deliver the following service lines to MOD establishments:
Supply
Mechanical Transport (MT) Operations
General Engineering Services
Flying Survival Equipment
Airport and Airfield Support Services
Aircraft Maintenance
Fuels and Lubricants
Media and Graphics
Digital and Cyberspace Support Services
General Duties and Administration Support
Training Support and Sport Services
Armoury
Contingency Planning
Supplier Personnel Management Cell
Data and Management Information
Services are to be delivered at the following MOD establishments from day one of the contract (please note not all services are delivered at all sites):
RAF Valley
RAF Shawbury
RAF Cosford
MOD Lyneham
Middle Wallop
RAF Brize Norton
RAF High Wycombe
RAF Northolt
RAF Halton
RAF Henlow
RAF Wyton
RAF Waddington
RAF Cranwell
Digby
RRH Staxton Wold
RRH Buchan
RAF Boulmer
RAF Fylingdales
Total value (estimated)
- £466,845,600 excluding VAT
- £583,557,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2027 to 31 March 2036
- Possible extension to 31 March 2038
- 10 years, 10 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50211200 - Aircraft repair services
- 63732000 - Air-traffic control services
- 63733000 - Aircraft refuelling services
- 63734000 - Hangar services
- 71356300 - Technical support services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
18 July 2025
Engagement process description
Industry Webinar
Following on from previous market engagement webinars, the Authority is conducting an Industry Webinar on Wednesday 2 July 2025, 1430-1600hrs, to provide an update on the progress of Project HERA. This webinar will cover:
- Commercial Construct of HERA
- HERA Statement of Requirement
- Mandatory Regulatory Requirements of HERA
- Pricing and Payment Mechanism
- Performance Management Regime
- Insurance Requirements including Limitation of Contractor's Liability
- Procurement Timelines and Evaluation process
- Implementation
Please follow the link below to register for the Industry Webinar:
Attendance at the webinar is not compulsory and non-attendance does not preclude any company from bidding on any future opportunity. This webinar is part of a series of preliminary market engagement sessions.
Any related future procurement activity will be subject to the Procurement Act 2023 and shall be advertised accordingly.
We recommend that you register for the webinar as soon as possible to ensure you receive early visibility of the presentation and other supporting material.
Attendees will not be able to use microphone/video during the webinar, but there will be a Q&A function to allow written questions to be submitted during the webinar. We will also be accepting feedback and questions after the webinar that can be submitted via the Project HERA multiuser - Air-HERA@mod.gov.uk
Whilst we cannot guarantee an answer to all questions, we will endeavour to respond to as many as we are able to.
After the webinar, a list of industry attendees will be circulated to facilitate discussions on potential collaborations between interested bidders and when registering you will be asked to give consent for your details to be shared. Your inclusion on the attendees list is optional and not a requirement for you to register for and attend the webinar.
121 Engagements
The Authority will also be conducting a limited number of 121s with Industry, week commencing 7th July. These 121 sessions are aimed at Prime Contractors only, who envision/intend to be the main entity or company that contracts with MOD to deliver the HERA services.
If your organisation is interested in a 121 and meets this criterion, please email Air-HERA@mod.gov.uk to express your interest in a 121 and we will send you further details. There are a limited number of 121 slots available and the Authority therefore reserves the right to refuse a request for a 121 meeting. Not participating in a 121 meeting does not preclude any company from bidding on any future opportunity.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 September 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Defence and security
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Headquarters Air Command
High Wycombe
HP14 4UE
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government