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Contract for the provision of Chinook Future Through Life Customer Support (FTLCS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, HELICOPTERS, CHINOOK PROJECT TEAM

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23 Apr 2020 at 06:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Helicopters, Chinook Project Team, has awarded a contract for the provision of Chinook Future Through Life Customer Support (FTLCS) to Boeing Defence UK Limited. This procurement falls within the services category related to helicopters and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The awarded amount is £590,447,958.35, structured over a 20-year contract period ending on 31 March 2040. The procurement process was completed using a negotiated procedure without prior publication, due to Boeing's unique qualifications and technical capabilities as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Chinook helicopter.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in defence services, maintenance, and technical support for aviation. Companies with expertise in aviation logistics, helicopter maintenance, and supply of associated parts, particularly those with a track record in working with military clients, would be well-positioned to explore further collaborations. Additionally, suppliers capable of providing innovative technological solutions or modifications for helicopter operations may find avenues for growth within the scope of this long-term support contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the provision of Chinook Future Through Life Customer Support (FTLCS)

Notice Description

The Chinook Delivery Team (CH-DT) had an urgent a requirement to let a new 20-year QDC contract with Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) for Through Life Customer Support (TLCS) to provide a continuation of in-service support for the UK Chinook helicopter fleet. This contact supersedes the Old non-QDC TLCS contract which was terminated at the end of Pricing Period 3 (PP3) on 31 Mar 20. This contract will endure until 31 Mar 40 and a price of PS590,447,958.35 has been agreed for the first 6-year pricing period of this new contract (PP1). The contract includes spares, repairs, technical support, modification and maintenance activity. The Ch-DT published a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice on 19 Feb 20 for this requirement and the standstill period expired on 2 Mar 20 with no concerns raised by the market. This contract was placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011) for technical reasons. This is because Boeing is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Design Authority (DA) for the Chinook aircraft. As such, it is the only company with the drawings, information, expertise and tools to provide the necessary technical support to ensure that the aircraft function safely and comply with legislative and Military Aviation Authority (MAA) requirements. The contract documents have now been redacted and the information is being made publicly available in accordance with MOD transparency obligations at the following link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9bd9e11-c71f-4c21-9561-10a026c3b5ca The Cyber Risk Level of this Contract was previously identified as 'low', and the Supplier has signalled its compliance with the identified Cyber risk assessment for this requirement by completing a Supplier Assurance Questionnaire (SAQ)(RAR-H4ZG4VJ7). Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Helicopters.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72d96881-1a2a-4154-9b90-ad96bc5717db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f86367-b99c-4a5e-900c-f312e112c989
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34711500 - Helicopters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£590,447,958 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£590,447,958 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2040 Over 5 years
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, HELICOPTERS, CHINOOK PROJECT TEAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8QW
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOEING DEFENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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