715639479 - British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) MEDEVAC and Aviation Support
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The Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the United Kingdom is conducting a new procurement process for the provision of British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) MEDEVAC and Aviation Support services. This initiative focuses on providing support in Kenya and is currently in the planning update stage. Interested suppliers are invited to submit responses to a Request for Information (RFI) by 30 January 2026, with an industry briefing scheduled for 6 January 2026.
The final date for clarification questions is 20 January 2026, and these should be sent via the Defence Sourcing Portal. This procurement falls under the service category and involves extensive logistics and operational support, including medical evacuation and safe operating environment services, anticipated to commence in November 2027 for a ten-year period. The gross value of the contract is GBP 151,000,000.
This procurement presents an opportunity for SMEs and organisations with experience in air transport services, as well as support helicopters and aviation operations, to engage with the MOD. Companies with capabilities in medical evacuation, aerial firefighting, and maintaining a safe operating environment for military personnel will find this tender aligns well with their expertise. Furthermore, participation in the preliminary market engagement allows businesses to influence the development of procurement strategies and requirements, paving the way for competitive positioning in future formal tender processes.
This approach ensures a level playing field for all and provides a strategic engagement for businesses looking to expand their operations in co-operation with the public sector.
The British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) MEDEVAC and Aviation Support requirement is currently split into two requirements - 1) Combined Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC), Kenya A capability to transport, through medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), injured or ill Service personnel, Entitled Family Members, employees (in line with the Medical Rules of Eligibility) of BATUK from Point of Injury to an appropriate Point of Treatment. 2) Safe Operating Environment (SOE), Kenya The SOE capability will cover all locations where exercising troops operate in Kenya. Locations change continually each year, and the enduring capability must be able to match the extant laydown throughout the contract life.
The requirement is to assess training facilities and training area infrastructure for safety, intercept raining area incursions, assist with natural disasters and, or respond to emergency situations that may lead to a loss of life. Range clearance will ensure training areas, live firing templates and pre-arranged areas of interest to the Authority are clear of humans, livestock, and significant wildlife. Aerial Fire Fighting must be capable of fire suppression from the air, of a given area to ensure a safe place to train.
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The contract period is ten years.
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