Tender

Specialist Support for Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C

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Tender

28 Apr 2019 at 08:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking bids for the contract titled "Specialist Support for Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs)." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on system quality assurance assessment and review services. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with responses due by 3rd June 2019. The contract is set to commence on 29th September 2019 and has a duration of three years, with the possibility of extension for an additional two years. Services will be requested from various locations in the UK and internationally.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in airworthiness management and quality assurance services, especially those that have the necessary qualifications, such as Chartered Quality Practitioner status. Companies with expertise in compliance with Military Aviation Authority regulations and those capable of providing Deputy Continuing Airworthiness Manager and Quality Manager support are particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this contract could drive significant growth in the defence services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Support for Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs)

Notice Description

Joint Helicopter Command has a requirement for Specialist Support Services for multiple Military Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (Mil CAMOs), to remain compliant with the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) regulations.There are six Mil CAMOs to be maintained in accordance with the Regulatory Article (RA) 4900 Series, by Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP).The CAMOs are based at multiple locations nationally and internationally and have some platform specific tasks. One CAMO requires Deputy Continuing Airworthiness Manager (DCAM) support with the others requiring Quality Manager (QM) support. Contractors for DCAM support should understand the requirements outlined in RA 4945(1) 'Personnel Requirements - MRP Part M Sub Part G', noting the Acceptable Means of Compliance listed at Para 1. They should also hold at least, or equivalent: a. EC(UK) Professional Registration - CEng. b. Chartered Quality Practitioner (CQP MCQI). c. Ability to comply with a Competency Framework of a platform specific Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME). Contractors for QM support should understand the requirements outlined in RA 4951 'Quality System - MRP Part M Sub part G' and should hold at least, or equivalent: a. Chartered Quality Practitioner (CQP MCQI). b. Quality Assurance Lead Auditor to a recognised standard (ISO 9001:2015 or AS9100). It is anticipated that the contract will be in place with effect 29 September 2019 for a 3-year period plus an option for a further one plus one year. A Cyber Risk Assessment has been carried out for this requirement. The risk has been assessed as LOW, Reference No: RAR-4M8ZQ6NX. Please respond to the Risk Assessment and demonstrate compliance and include within your tender, further information can be located here - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/supplier-cyber-protection-service. Potential Service Providers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity using the access code F84NR6Z88J. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing user name and password.Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. The deadline for submitting your response is 03/06/2019 10:00. Please refer to the FAQs if you have any difficulties. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Andover: System quality assurance assessment and review services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c8c2308-3b24-4652-a9fa-2e79b112379b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69e642f4-ce55-4804-b6ca-562f8a6066de
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,467,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Sep 2019 - 28 Sep 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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