Tender

Puma HC2 Follow-On Support Arrangement PP3 CF VTN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

06 Sep 2023 at 10:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender titled "Puma HC2 Follow-On Support Arrangement PP3 CF VTN" in the repair and maintenance services of military aircrafts, missiles, and spacecrafts industry category. The procurement method is a negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold). The contract period is from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028, with a tender deadline of September 20, 2023, and a contract value of GBP 320 million.

This tender from the Ministry of Defence presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the aerospace and defence maintenance sector. Companies specialising in aircraft support services and repair work are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement stage is currently active, and the Ministry's decision to extend the agreement with Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd can provide stability and growth prospects for potential suppliers in the designated industry segment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Puma HC2 Follow-On Support Arrangement PP3 CF VTN

Notice Description

The Secretary of State for Defence (the 'Authority') intends to extend its current agreement with Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd, for support to the Puma Mk2 AC through contract P2G/0443 Puma Follow on Support Arrangement for a period of up to three years - 31 March 2028. Justification for the award of contract extension with Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd is through DSPCR Regulation 16 (1)(a)(ii) - Exclusive rights; due to the contractor being the Puma Platform's Design Organisation holding exclusive rights from a technical perspective which include technical drawings, data and design information as well as validation and certification activities of UK MOD owned components being proprietary to Airbus Helicopters for the Puma Mk2 Platform. Furthermore, the contractor has confirmed that no licences to support the Puma Mk2 shall be granted outside of Airbus Helicopters Group. This announcement follows the Contract Award VEAT published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) - 330684-2014.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae6d27d4-a854-4895-81ba-b4250c0de00f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50650000 - Repair and maintenance services of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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