Scope
Reference
715639479
Description
The British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) MEDEVAC, Emergency Response and Aviation Support requirement is currently split into three requirements -
1) Combined Medical Evacuation (MEDIVAC), Kenya
A capability to transport, through medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), injured or ill Service personnel, Entitled Family Members, employees (in line with the Medical Rules of Eligibility) of BATUK from Point of Injury to an appropriate Point of Treatment.
2) Safe Operating Environment (SOE), Kenya
The SOE capability will cover all locations where exercising troops operate in Kenya. Locations change continually each year, and the enduring capability must be able to match the extant laydown throughout the contract life. The requirement is to assess training facilities and training area infrastructure for safety, intercept raining area incursions, assist with natural disasters and, or respond to emergency situations that may lead to a loss of life. Range clearance will ensure training areas, live firing templates and pre-arranged areas of interest to the Authority are clear of humans, livestock, and significant wildlife. Aerial Fire Fighting must be capable of fire suppression from the air, of a given area to ensure a safe place to train.
3) Medical Support, Kenya
The provision of a Host Nation MEDEVAC service to replicate the range and quality of support normally provided by the NHS and Local Authorities in the UK to reduce the risk to Service Personnel and entitled persons when outside of the BATUK MEDEVAC area of operation.
Total value (estimated)
- £116,666,667 excluding VAT
- £140,000,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2027 to 31 October 2037
- 10 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60400000 - Air transport services
- 63730000 - Support services for air transport
- 85143000 - Ambulance services
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
11 June 2026
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Army Headquarters Floor 2, Zone 2.N Blenheim Building Monxton Road
Andover
SP11 8HT
United Kingdom
Email: army-comrcl-complex-proc-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government