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C17CSAE/706048451 - Large Boat Aerial Delivery (LBAD)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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10 Sep 2025 at 09:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Ministry of Defence focuses on the "Large Boat Aerial Delivery (LBAD)" project, which involves delivering rigid hulled boats into maritime environments using parachutes. This project falls under the "Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment" industry category, with operations located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the "Award" stage, having been initiated as a competitive quotation under the limited procurement method. Significant dates include the tender period ending on 28th March 2025 and the contract period spanning from 31st March 2025 to 31st March 2035. The awarded contract totals £24,000,000 and has been granted to IrvinGQ Limited.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale enterprises capable of supporting military-grade equipment supply and delivery services. The project's demands, including provisions for spares, repairs, and technical documents, are well-suited for companies experienced in defence sector logistics and supply chain management. Although the procurement's limited method might restrict participation to select bidders, businesses with a strong presence and track record in defence contracting are likely to be competitive contenders in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C17CSAE/706048451 - Large Boat Aerial Delivery (LBAD)

Notice Description

The UK Armed Forces require the ability to airdrop a range of rigid hulled boats with tailgating parachutists into maritime environments, by day or night, worldwide from the Atlas C Mk1 aircraft (A400M). Requirements also include (but are not limited to) spares provisioning, level 4 contractor repairs, Design Organisation (DO) and/or Coordinating Design Organisation (CDO) responsibilities, technical documentation management, and Post Design Services (PDS). Additional information: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11da91b3-8901-4120-86f8-fa7816d583d6

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cdf24f6-14f2-455b-b56d-c1bc66be7f57
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2035 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 8JH
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRVINGQ

Further Information

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