Tender

Aircraft Wrap-Around Maintenance Staging (WAMS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, LIGHTNING TEAM

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Tender

07 Sep 2017 at 14:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Combat Air, Lightning Team is currently seeking tenders for the "Aircraft Wrap-Around Maintenance Staging (WAMS)" project, which falls under the support equipment category for military aircraft. This procurement process, classified as selective using a restricted procedure, is set to close on 30th September 2017 at 23:59 BST. The contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2017 and continue until 1st December 2019. Interested suppliers must adhere to the set instructions for participation and submit their responses by the deadline noted.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the realm of defence contracting, particularly those that specialise in support equipment and maintenance solutions for military aviation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in supplying maintenance infrastructure and equipment for aviation would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Given the project's significance for the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy's upcoming F-35 integration, businesses that can demonstrate capability and innovation in supporting military operational reliability are encouraged to engage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aircraft Wrap-Around Maintenance Staging (WAMS)

Notice Description

The Lightning II aircraft (F-35) will enter service with the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy in 2018. The F-35 Enterprise are provisioning all the necessary Support Equipment (SE), test equipment and tool outfits deemed necessary to maintain the aircraft serviceability. Despite the extensive range and scale of equipment being provided for the UK F-35, it has been identified that there is a need for aircraft WAMS staging to facilitate fall protection for maintenance personnel associated with deeper maintenance activities on the aircraft. Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on https://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: 5QK464Q6C4. Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is 16/09/2018 17:00. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this invite prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. If you experience any difficulties please refer to the online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DCO Helpdesk by emailing - support@contracts.mod.uk or call 0800 282 324. 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: Support equipment.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f4b1f18-d169-4632-98ea-46c71f087040
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35820000 - Support equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£790,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2017 - 1 Dec 2019 2-3 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, COMBAT AIR, LIGHTNING 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 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

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