Scope
Description
The scope of the TWE (Technical Working Environment) Procurement is:
1. Design services - The contractor is required to manage all aspects of component obsolescence, requirements for redesign/modification/upgrade of the systems and safety and legislative governance to meet the required ALARP status for the existing TWE fleet.
2. Repair and Refurbishment Activity - The Contractor is required to conduct repairs on the equipment that are beyond the capacity or capability of the maintainer (RAF 5001 Squadron) and to conduct routine scheduled refurbishment activity.
3. Provision and maintenance of Technical Documentation - The Contractor is required to provide technical data and drawings for the TWE capability to enable unit lines repairs in support of on-going operational deployments.
4. Option for the provision of additional equipment. - The contract is required to provide a commercial mechanism for purchases from wider defence.
Total value (estimated)
- £8,000,000 excluding VAT
- £9,500,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 29 January 2026 to 29 January 2029
- Possible extension to 29 January 2032
- 6 years, 1 day
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 45216230 - Military shelter construction work
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
4 August 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
Defence Equipment and Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Hadyn Townley
Email: Hadyn.townley101@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government