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704030450 - TRANSPARENCY NOTICE

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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23 Sep 2022 at 08:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited for aircraft operating services with a value of £1,639,000. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a tender deadline of May 23, 2022. The contract period runs from June 24, 2022, to December 18, 2022. The procurement was classified under the industry category of Aircraft operating services and the buying organisation was the Ministry of Defence located in High Wycombe, England.

This awarded contract for aircraft operating services presents a business opportunity within the defence sector. Businesses with expertise in aircraft maintenance and certification would be well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence's critical dependency on BAE Systems for the certification of aircraft indicates the need for specialised technical knowledge in aviation. This contract offers a chance for growth to companies with a strong understanding of airworthiness requirements and OEM technical documentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704030450 - TRANSPARENCY NOTICE

Notice Description

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited for the estimated value of PS1,639,000 ex VAT for the support for the Hawk TMk2A Release to Service. pursuant to the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR 2011) using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011. UK RAF QFIs and pilots are due to fly on the Qatari owned Hawk MK 167 aircraft on the Joint Hawk Training Squadron currently being stood up at RAF Leeming. Currently, this Hawk TMk2A variant aircraft does not have certification from the Military Aviation Authority (MMA) to operate safely in UK airspace. The UK MOD and 11 Sqn Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) have a critical dependency on the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Hawk TMk2A BAE Systems, to certify the aircraft, when operated in accordance with the Release to Service Recommendation (RTSR), is airworthy and safe in all respects. This procedure is considered justified for technical reasons under regulation 16 (1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011. In order to award a UK RTS, there must be adequate evidence artefacts provided by the OEM and accepted by the MAA and Release to Service Authority (RTSA) to support the airworthiness statements. BAES are the OEM and single supplier with the required detailed technical understanding of the aircraft and possession of the technical documentation for the required evidence. The award of this contract allows UK MOD personnel to operate the aircraft under a UK MOD governance framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32d45087-f518-45d9-94d4-1bd21721566c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60445000 - Aircraft operating services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,639,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,639,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2022 - 18 Dec 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS

Further Information

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