The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has issued a tender notice for the Interim Infrastructure Solution for H145 helicopters at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus.
The project, valued at £1 million, is set to last eight months with an expected delivery period from 24 June 2025 to 27 February 2026.
The contract involves significant construction and infrastructure enhancements at RAF Akrotiri to support the H145 helicopter operations. The primary works include:
- Telecommunications Infrastructure: Construction of a new telecommunications pit and duct system to facilitate cable connections from an existing pit to a new entry point near a prefabricated building.
- Prefabricated Buildings: Several fire-resistant modular buildings will be installed, including:
- A POL (petroleum, oil, lubricants) store (4m x 3m)
- A bonded store (8m x 3m)
- A NER and quarantine store building (8m x 3m)
- A tool store (8m x 3m)
- A bulky store (8m x 3m)
- An admin office (8m x 3m)
- A battery bay (8m x 3m)
- Storm Water Drainage: Installation of grating covers along the rear and south side of the hangar to an existing stormwater channel (approximately 75m in length).
- New Electrical Substation: A modular housing unit, designed to provide one-hour fire resistance, will be built north of the RUBB hangar. This substation will be housed in a 7m x 6m x 2.5m Glasdon ‘Fortress’-type building or equivalent, positioned on a 0.3m reinforced concrete base. A 135m² reinforced concrete access road will also be constructed to connect the substation to the existing asphalt road.
The contract is suitable for SMEs, and interested parties must submit a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and an Expression of Interest (EOI) form electronically by 12 March 2025, 12:00 EET.
Companies that have submitted a PQQ within the last 12 months are not required to resubmit but must reference their previous submission for inclusion in the tender process.
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With the proliferation of ballistic missiles across non-state actors in the Middle East, should the UK consider purchasing either SAMP/T-NG or Patriot PAC-3MSE in order to provide protection against terminal ballistic missiles in overseas facilities such as Akrotiri and Dhekelia, or Bahrain? I’m not sure what already in place there, whether it’s UK-owned (Sky Sabre) or Allied (American Patriot).
The most likely UK target in the near term is Cyprus and it makes eminent sense to strengthen this vital base. The Russians would give their best boots for this facility and the UK’s military prowess is greatly enhanced in Med, so good to see this upgrade. As for air defence, your suggestions should and most likely are on the table. I’m guessing that the UK will place huge emphasis on air defence in the 2025 Defence Review and I would like to see AA systems at all key air bases and critical infrastructure. I remember passing Bloodhound and Thor missile installations and getting a huge sense of satisfaction that our country was being well protected.