Project HERA

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. 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.