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title: "PROJECT HERMES - Military Parachute Training (MPT)"
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# PROJECT HERMES - Military Parachute Training (MPT)

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/project-hermes-military-parachute-training-mpt-ocds-h6vhtk-02b737). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Ministry of Defence: "PROJECT HERMES - Military Parachute Training (MPT)". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: Value not published. Lot information not published. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Ministry of Defence](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/ministry-of-defence-gov-d17)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 0
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Air transport services of passengers and freight, except transport of mail, Fixed-wing aircrafts
- **Delivery Location:** UKJ
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32009L0081
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-02b737`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/project-hermes-military-parachute-training-mpt-ocds-h6vhtk-02b737#tl-md)

## Description
The Authority will be looking to source 2 x commercial fixed wing aircraft to conduct MPT for Defence.  The aircraft require the ability to airdrop parachutists at Low Level (Static Line) via simultaneous sticks (side doors) and the ability to drop High-Altitude Parachutists (HAP) conducting freefall from a tailgate ramp (20-25,000 ft). The parachuting platforms should be recognised parachute training aircraft able to operate by day and night. MPT involves ab initio static line parachute training, conducted from a Main Operating Base (likely to be RAF Brize Norton) and experienced parachutists conducting freefall using square parachutes.  The aircraft type must be able to carry a min of 20 x parachutists and be able to facilitate an oxygen (O2) capability for HAP.  The contractor will meet MAA and CAA regulations for the delivery of parachuting and provide both the required, type rated aircrew and engineers to maintain and sustain the operation.  
The Authority intends to conduct Early Market Engagement. To express an interest please contact   will.scarratt@yahoo.com

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F012229-2021)
- **Last Source Update:** 2021-06-01T21:44:01.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T13:48:05.435Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-02b737