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For the provision of Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Services to the Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston on the Green (JSPCW)

Ministry of Defence · Central government

In brief

Ministry of Defence is looking for suppliers for this contract (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £443,599 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 1 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 11:59pm, Friday 30 October 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: 11:59pm, Friday 30 October 2026

How bids are scored

Value for Money Index

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 157 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

Tender documents · spreadsheet
ITT for the provision of Aerodrome Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) Service · Word

What the notice says

For the provision of Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Services to the Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston on the Green (JSPCW) 2 Gp JSPC(W) requires Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) provision on site during flying operations to enable Delivery of Tri-Service parachuting courses at RAF Weston on the Green under Civilian National Governing Body, British Skydiving (BS) who operate under Civil Air Authority (CAA) Regulations and Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Regulations primarily DSA02 Defence Fire Safety Regulations. The requirement is for a 3 year contract from 1 February 2027 until 31 January 2030 with 800 ARFF hours per year during the parachute season.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 29 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £443,599 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.contracts.mod.uk.
Make sure your bid arrives before 11:59pm, Friday 30 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

25 June 2026Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 059895-2026
30 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 092485-2026

About the buyer

Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months

Procurements

608

Awards

341

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From notice 059895-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 25 June 2026, last updated 30 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 September 2026.