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C17CSAE_702116450 Contracts Finder Awarded Contract and Transparency Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Nov 2024 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), through its C17CSAE Delivery Team, has awarded a contract to Military Freefall Solutions Inc for the provision of parachute packing and maintenance services. This contract, titled "C17CSAE_702116450 Contracts Finder Awarded Contract and Transparency Notice," falls under the industry category of parachutes (CPV ID: 39523000). The procurement was conducted using a selective (restricted) procedure, appropriate for contracts above the threshold. Announced on 11th November 2024, the award was effective from 6th November 2024, with an initial contract duration ending on 31st March 2029. The scope includes potential extension periods of two additional years and optional tasks throughout the contract’s life. Services will be delivered to various regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents considerable business growth opportunities, particularly attractive to SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises). Given the contract's scale and multi-year duration, companies with capabilities in military equipment maintenance and logistics can leverage this contract to expand their market reach and operational footprint. The nature of the services required—parachute packing and maintenance—makes this an ideal opportunity for firms specialising in aviation and defence support services. With a significant contractual value of £61,000,000, businesses can benefit from steady revenue stream potential and opportunities to showcase their expertise to the MOD, paving the way for future contracts within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

C17CSAE_702116450 Contracts Finder Awarded Contract and Transparency Notice

Notice Description

The C17CSAE Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("MOD"), hereby announces award of a contract to Military Freefall Solutions Inc for the Provision of Parachute Packing and Maintenance in the South West USA. The Contract was awarded to Military Freefall Solutions Inc on 6th November 2024. The awarded value of the Contract as stated in this notice does not represent the commitment made by the Authority at Contract award. The published figure includes the initial contract duration, plus the price of two Option Years which the Authority may exercise to extend the service. The figure also includes a significant number of optional tasks that may be exercised throughout the duration of the Contract. The initial contract duration period is 6th November 2024 until 31st March 2029. The Contract also includes two 12 month extension periods that may be exercised by the Authority. A redacted version of the contract has been attached to this notice for Transparency purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53ec406d-de6c-46e2-8d42-7b2fe9ff17d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d0b295-0da3-4591-841a-07175f437601
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39523000 - Parachutes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
Not specified
Contact Email
desc17csae-commercial@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILITARY FREEFALL SOLUTIONS

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