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AWARDED: TAVI3125: Purchase of a GE EAF Recorder Data Recovery Kit

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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08 Jan 2024 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract for the purchase of an EAF Recorder Data Recovery Kit to GE Aerospeace. The contract, titled 'TAVI3125: Purchase of a GE EAF Recorder Data Recovery Kit', falls under the industry category of Aircraft equipment. The contract was awarded on 4th January 2024, with a value of £33,000. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period starts on 2nd January 2024 and ends on 29th July 2025. The buying organization, DfTc - Department for Transport, is located in London, England.

This contract, while directly awarded to GE Aerospeace due to the specific nature of the product, could indirectly create opportunities for businesses providing complementary services or products related to aircraft equipment. Businesses specialising in aerospace technology or data recovery solutions could find this tender relevant to their expertise. The goods category of this tender indicates that businesses supplying aviation equipment or technology could be well-suited to compete, although the direct nature of the award limits the immediate competition for this specific contract.

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Notice Title

AWARDED: TAVI3125: Purchase of a GE EAF Recorder Data Recovery Kit

Notice Description

Timely access to flight data is important following a serious incident or accident. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch therefore requires accident recovery equipment to avoid delays in accessing data from Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorders (EAFRs) following any accident. This contract covers purchase of an EAFR data recovery kit from GE Aerospace. The contract was awarded on 4th January 2024. For the purposes of configuring this contract on the DfT's finance system, the contract will be allocated a maximum value of PS33,000.00 excl. VAT and an end date of 29/07/2025. The EAFR, and associated recovery equipment is only manufactured by GE. For this reason, competition is absent, and this contract can be direct awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3487913b-14b1-4e95-b5b2-99c3821bcb97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2174c1d1-c73e-41f5-a161-a06fc64f4106
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34741000 - Aircraft equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2024 - 29 Jul 2025 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
charles.jansen@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GE AEROSPEACE

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