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Contract for the provision of Future Through Life Customer Support (FTLCS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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16 Apr 2020 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which has awarded a contract titled "Contract for the provision of Future Through Life Customer Support (FTLCS)" to Boeing Defence UK Limited. This contract, categorized under the helicopters industry, will provide ongoing support for the UK Chinook helicopter fleet and is valued at £590,447,958 for the first six-year pricing period. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2020 and will extend until 31 March 2040. The procurement method used was a limited negotiated procedure, and the award was officially published on 16 April 2020.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the aviation support services sector, particularly those involved in maintenance, repairs, and technical support related to military helicopters. Companies that have expertise in long-term service contracts or possess specialisation in defence-related services would be well-suited to compete in future related tenders. Additionally, businesses that can provide innovative solutions for through-life customer support and maintenance services may find lucrative opportunities as the contract progresses over its two-decade duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the provision of Future Through Life Customer Support (FTLCS)

Notice Description

The Chinook Delivery Team (CH-DT) had an urgent a requirement to let a new 20-year QDC contract with Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) for Through Life Customer Support (TLCS) to provide a continuation of in-service support for the UK Chinook helicopter fleet and sustain the VHL capability in the short-term. This contact will supersede the Old non-QDC TLCS contract which was terminated at the end of Pricing Period 3 (PP3) on 31 Mar 20. This contract will endure until 31 Mar 40 and a price of PS590,447,958.35 has been agreed for the first 6-year pricing period of this new contract (PP1). The contract includes spares, repairs, technical support, modification and maintenance activity. The Ch-DT published a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice on 19 Feb 20 for this requirement and the standstill period expired on 2 Mar 20 with no concerns raised by the market. The contract documents have now been redacted and the information is being made publicly available in accordance with MOD transparency obligations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10ad2bcf-80a5-4629-8aa4-be15f09fbe06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9bd9e11-c71f-4c21-9561-10a026c3b5ca
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34711500 - Helicopters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£590,447,958 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£590,447,958 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2040 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8QW
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOEING DEFENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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