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Project MONET

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has recently awarded a contract for Project MONET, involving the provision of learning and reports from the development and testing of an environmentally friendly light aircraft. The contract value is £1,940,507.77 GBP. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period is from March 1, 2023, to November 18, 2024. The award was made on February 27, 2023. The buyer is the Ministry of Defence located in London, England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly in the goods industry category, to engage in providing services related to the development of environmentally friendly aircraft. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender. With a focus on goods procurement, businesses specialising in aircraft development or related technologies would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which was awarded to Babcock Aerospace Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Southampton, Hampshire.

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Notice Title

Project MONET

Notice Description

The provision of learning and reports generated from the development and testing of an environmentally friendly light aircraft.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fac36a7-afc8-46e1-873e-ea6a2d17f13d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/494c00a4-98f7-44df-a53e-d2d721270104
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34711300 - Piloted aircraft

34711400 - Special-purpose aircraft

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,940,507 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,940,507 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 18 Nov 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Lewis Cheesman
Contact Email
lewis.cheesman100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 (0) 3001688034

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BABCOCK AEROSPACE

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