For the provision of Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Services to the Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston on the Green (JSPCW)
The contract covers the provision of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) services for the Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston on the Green (JSPCW), operated by the Ministry of Defence for Tri-Service parachuting activities. The supplier must provide on-site ARFF cover during flying operations, supporting the delivery of parachuting courses at RAF Weston on the Green, with 800 service hours required each year during the parachute season. Operations must support activities conducted under British Skydiving and Civil Aviation Authority regulations, as well as applicable Military Aviation Authority requirements, principally DSA02 Defence Fire Safety Regulations. The contract is valued at £443,599 and will run for three years, from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2030. Services will be delivered at RAF Weston on the Green in support of the Joint Service Parachute Centre. The critical qualification requirement is the ability to provide ARFF services in compliance with the relevant CAA, MAA and DSA02 Defence Fire Safety regulations.
Buyer: Ministry of Defence. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 30 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £443.6k
- Bids close: 30 Oct 2026
- Location: Buckinghamshire CC
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Jan 2030
- Category: Firefighting services (75251100)
From the official notice
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.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 30 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £443.6k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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