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

Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Value
£443,599
Closes
30 October 2026
Where
High Wycombe
Type
Open tender

In plain English

The Ministry of Defence is looking for a specialist aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) service to operate at RAF Weston on the Green during parachute jumping operations. The contract runs for 3 years from February 2027, requiring 800 hours of ARFF cover per year during the parachute season.

What the buyer wants

• Provide trained aircraft rescue and firefighting personnel on site during flying operations • Maintain ARFF capability and equipment to Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Military Aviation Authority (MAA) standards • Comply with Defence Fire Safety Regulations (DSA02) and British Skydiving safety protocols • Deliver the service for 800 hours per year over the 3-year contract period

Likely requirements

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This contract is only suitable for specialist ARFF providers with existing CAA and MAA accreditation, certified personnel, and dedicated firefighting equipment. Most small businesses without this specialist background and regulatory approval will be unable to bid.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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