Award

CHC654 Brightstar

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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16 Jun 2025 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has successfully concluded the award stage for the contract titled "CHC654 Brightstar," which focuses on repair, maintenance, and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment. The contract, procured through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, falls under the services category and has a value of £200,000. Located in Bristol, South West England, the contract period spans from 9th June 2025 to 30th June 2026. The award was made to LFD Ltd and published on 16th June 2025. The procurement process is complete, marking a crucial milestone in the Ministry's operational maintenance needs.

This tender presents substantial business growth potential, particularly for SMEs, which the procurement process encourages. It offers opportunities for companies specialising in the repair and maintenance of aircraft systems, providing a platform to collaborate with and supply to the Ministry of Defence. As the sector aims to foster innovation and efficiency, businesses with expertise in advanced repair technologies and maintenance solutions can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio within a high-demand governmental segment.

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Notice Title

CHC654 Brightstar

Notice Description

CHC/654 Brightstar Illumination Lighting System Contract Award Notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8af4c3f7-62e3-4196-90d8-688687b765c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b78d5b36-be9d-4591-b26f-8207709a2f25
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 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
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
TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LFD

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