Provision of Pilot and Aircraft services for the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team
Ministry of Defence · up to £1,556,000
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What the buyer wants
Provision of UK based light aircraft and pilot services for RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team over a 3-year period, including flying hours, crash cover, and support.
PROVISION OF UK BASED LIGHT AIRCRAFT AND PILOT SERVICES FOR THE DELIVERY OF RAF FALCONS PARACHUTING ACTIVITY. THE CONTRACT IS FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD COMMENCING 1 MARCH 2027 UNTIL 28 FEBRUARY 2030.
The proposed contract commencing 1st March 2027 to 28th February 2030 with seasons/training from 1st Mar to 31st OCT
i. A light aircraft (ac), 1 x full time pilot and associated support enablers to deliver up to 130 flying hours per year to enable RAF Falcons Parachute Activity (FPA), in order to meet the training demand for and delivery of the Parachute Display Seasons.
ii. A Light ac capable of meeting extant Release-to-Service (RTS) requirements for the dispatch of military Freefall (FF) manually deployed parachutes, detailed in the Compendium of Airborne Equipment Release Certificates (CAERC) and confirmed by Trials & Evaluation (T&E) undertaken by the Joint Aerial Delivery Test and Evaluation Unit Parachute Test Team (JADTEU PTT).
iii. As required by the Authority, up to 90 Fire and Crash Cover (FCC) hours (30 per season). Provision of tender and support vehicles, associated crash equipment and extinguishing consumables and provision of a suitably qualified and experienced FCC crews. The Contractor will be required to plan and coordinate FCC accordingly. The Contractor will be responsible for determining the suitability of all operating a/f and that such facilities allow the appropriate level of crash cover iaw ICAO / DSA02 and DSA03 for light ac.
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Services required
- Hire of aircraft with crew
What you will need to show
- Provide a light aircraft meeting Release-to-Service requirements — Supplier must provide a light aircraft that meets current Release-to-Service standards for military freefall parachute deployment as confirmed by trials and evaluation.
- Provide 1 full-time pilot and support enablers for up to 130 flying hours/year — Supplier must supply one full-time pilot and necessary support to deliver up to 130 flying hours annually for parachute activity training and display seasons.
- Provide Fire and Crash Cover (FCC) up to 90 hours per year with qualified crews — Supplier must provide fire and crash cover for up to 90 hours annually, including vehicles, crash equipment, extinguishing consumables, and qualified FCC crews, planning and coordinating FCC as required.
- Ensure suitability of operating airfields and compliance with ICAO / DSA standards — Supplier must determine the suitability of all operating airfields and ensure they provide appropriate crash cover levels in accordance with ICAO, DSA02 and DSA03 standards for light aircraft.
Lots
- Lot 1 (up to £1,556,000)
Key facts
- Buyer: Ministry of Defence
- Estimated value: up to £1,556,000
- Deadline: 3 December 2026
- Published on: Find a Tender
- First seen by Tenderoo: 4 November 2026
- CPV: 60424100
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