Scope
Description
The Authority has a requirement to procure a contract for the provision of mechanical engineers to RAF Coningsby and RAF Lossiemouth for maintenance of aircraft ground equipment of the Typhoon Jet engines. Further details can be found within the Statement of Requirement.
The Contract will be for a duration of four years, with an optional extension for one additional year. The Contract will be procured via the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. This is considered a Defence and Security Contract due to its scope and therefore the relevant provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 are applicable.
It is anticipated that TUPE will apply to this requirement.
The ITT and suitability assessment will be conducted in parallel. All tenderers will need to complete the Qualification, Technical, and Commercial envelopes.
Should only one compliant tender be received, the Authority reserves the right to switch to direct award and negotiate in accordance with the Single Source Contract Regulations 2014.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,179,168 excluding VAT
- £2,723,960 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Additional year of support available if required to support the programme.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Additional personnel to support the maintenance if required.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
Submission
Tender submission deadline
28 November 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To submit a tender please register at https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/public/registration and search for ITT 715533451
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Weighted Value for Money | Price |
Weighting description
The tenders will be evaluated in accordance with the Weighted Value for Money methodology, applying a ratio of 40/60 (Technical/Commercial) weighting.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Defence and security
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Preliminary market engagement not carried out.
Contracting authority
Defence Equipment and Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Email: Eleanor.Jones269@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