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Open tender · Notice 092485-2026

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

Value
£444k
Closes
30 Oct 2026 (16 days)
Where
UK-wide
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Contract
1 Feb 2027 – 31 Jan 2030

In plain English

The Ministry of Defence wants a contractor to provide Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting cover during flying operations at the Joint Service Parachute Centre, RAF Weston on the Green, supporting Tri-Service parachute courses. The contract runs for three years from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2030, covering around 800 ARFF hours per year during the parachute season, with an estimated value of £443,599.

Good fit for: Specialist firefighting or aerodrome rescue service providers with CAA/MAA-compliant ARFF capability.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Must meet Military Aviation Authority fire safety rules Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Regulations primarily DSA02 Defence Fire Safety Regulations
  • Must operate under British Skydiving/CAA regulations Civilian National Governing Body, British Skydiving (BS) who operate under Civil Air Authority (CAA) Regulations

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What the buyer 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.

Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 30 Sep 2026.

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