Project HERA

A Tender Notice
by MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
9 year
Value
£606M
Sector
TRANSPORT
Published
17 Oct 2025
Delivery
29 Jun 2027 to 31 Mar 2036
Deadline
n/a

Related Terms

Location

United Kingdom:

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1 buyer

Description

Project HERA is a significant and wide-ranging Royal Air Force (RAF)-led project aimed at delivering services and technical support across UK military sites. It is a key part of the Authority’s strategy to ensure the continued efficient and safe operation of Authority units. The Services will be consolidated under a single national Contract for an anticipated initial period of eight years and 10 months, with an option to extend the Contract for a further two years (the anticipated 10-month mobilisation period is included within the initial term). The Authority will enter into the Contract with a single supplier entity (notwithstanding any Consortium arrangements). Project HERA will replace four existing contracts (three delivered under Programme HADES, as well as the separate Brize Support Contract). This Contract may be used by the Authority as a mechanism to develop additional airbase enabling and technical support services delivered to the Authority, subject to Procurement Act 2023. Project HERA Services: The comprehensive range of Services expected to be delivered under Project HERA includes, but is not limited to, the following: Supply Mechanical Transport (MT) Operations General Engineering Services Flying Clothing and Survival Equipment Airport and Airfield Support Services Aircraft Maintenance Fuels and Lubricants Media and Graphics Digital and Cyberspace Support Services General Duties and Administration Support Training Support and Sport Services Armoury Support Contingency Planning Supplier Personnel Management Service Delivery Data Service Line Development during the term of the Contract aligned to the aforementioned activities. The Sites expected to be deilvered under Project HERA includes, but is not limited to, the following: RAF Valley RAF Shawbury RAF Cosford MOD Lyneham Middle Wallop RAF Brize Norton RAF High Wycombe RAF Northolt RAF Halton RAF Henlow RAF Wyton RAF Waddington RAF Cranwell Digby RRH Staxton Wold RRH Buchan RAF Boulmer RAF Fylingdales Registering on AWARD

Renewal Options

The Authority has the right to exercise an option to extend the contract duration by two years.

Award Criteria

Compliance Check This will consist of a check against the following criteria: a. Requirements Compliance (Evaluated on Pass/Fail basis) b. Commercial Compliance (Evaluated on Pass/Fail basis) c. Financial Compliance (Evaluated on Pass/Fail basis) This criteria is PASS/FAIL. Full detail to be provided at ITT.
Non-Cost Criteria The Non-Cost quality assessment consists of three key areas, that will be weighted and assessed in accordance with the assessment criteria developed: a. Service Line (Requirements) Criteria b. Non-Service Line Criteria c. Social Value Criteria This criteria is weighted at 60%. Full detail to be provided at ITT.
Cost Criteria This will be the Net Present Value (NPV) of the Total Value of the Contract and will derived from the weighted price given by the Bidder. The Net Present Value of the whole life contract cost is calculated and this is then inputted (together with the quality score) into the stated Weighted Value for Money formula to determine the Most Advantageous Tender. WVfM=(Non-Cost Score (60/40))/(Cost (£M)(NPV of the Total Value)) This criteria is weighted at 40%. Full detail to be provided at ITT.

CPV Codes

  • 50211200 - Aircraft repair services
  • 63733000 - Aircraft refuelling services
  • 63734000 - Hangar services
  • 71356300 - Technical support services
  • 34962230 - Air-traffic control training
  • 71300000 - Engineering services
  • 79960000 - Photographic and ancillary services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services
  • 60100000 - Road transport services
  • 63730000 - Support services for air transport
  • 63731000 - Airport operation services
  • 71311240 - Airport engineering services

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

The link below will take you to the DSP AWARD® registration page where the PSQ and PSQ Guidance Document can be found. https://award.commercedecisions.com/dsp/web/project/29edf3d7-0a2a-48aa-83f1-4657... If your organisation is already registered in DSP AWARD but you do not know your login details or your account has become inactive, please contact the AWARD helpdesk (support@commercedecisions.com). Once registered/logged in you will have visibility of the HERA PSQ AWARD project. Only one user per company will be able to complete registration. Once registered, additional users can be requested by raising a Clarification in the PSQ containing the new users names and e-mail addresses. Further Information Suppliers should note Supplier response restrictions as detailed within the PSQ Guidance Document, including paragraphs 2 to 4. The HERA Contract will be based on the Government’s Model Services Contract (MSC), together with relevant narrative MOD DEFCON clauses and project specific bespoke drafting. Parts of the draft Contract will be made available to Suppliers with the PSQ, in the Data Room on the AWARD®. The specific release dates for the draft Contract Schedules will be communicated to interested parties via the AWARD® portal. These draft Contract documents are being shared at the PSQ Stage for information purposes only and in order to provide Suppliers with an early understanding of certain potential contractual terms. These documents are subject to amendment, and updated drafts will be made available with the ITT to Tenderers. Suppliers should note that access to the Data Room and the contract documents contained in it is subject to certain conditions as set out in the PSQ Guidance Document. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **

Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-05262e
  • FTS 066282-2025

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