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CHC/663 IHOP, Ramp Edge Protector and Fender

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2025 at 15:59

Award Notice
Tender

17 Jul 2024 at 07:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract for the installation and clearance of several capabilities on the RAF Chinook HC Mk5 platform, aimed at ensuring equivalence with the Mk6 platform. The contract, titled "CHC/663 IHOP, Ramp Edge Protector and Fender," falls under the industry category of military defence services and is valued at GBP 114,300.37. The procurement process, conducted through a restricted procedure above the threshold, concluded with an award on 5th March 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2025 to 30th June 2025. The project involves delivering modified equipment to the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence sector, particularly those specialised in military equipment manufacturing and modification. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in human-machine interface (HMI) systems, troop insertion, and extraction systems would find this contract especially relevant. Participation in such high-profile projects can lead to enhanced business credibility, deeper industry connections, and potential for future collaborations with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CHC/663 IHOP, Ramp Edge Protector and Fender

Notice Description

The MoD customer has requested the installation and clearance of several additional capabilities onto the RAF Chinook HC Mk5 (Lot 4) platform to ensure equivalence with the Mk6 (Lot 5), thus enabling greater fleet flexibility and resilience for the UK Chinook fleet. This will be achieved by: Embodiment of Troop Insertion and Extraction System Equipment (TIESE) Embodiment of the Interim Hoist Operator Panel (IHOP) to address a human-machine interface (MHI) weakness exposed in the utility of the Winch Operator Grip (WOG) The above capabilities will be delivered by 3x modifications: MOD 0605 Interim Hoist Operator Panel (IHOP) MOD 0607 Ramp Edge Protector MOD 0608 ERH Fender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2f475cb-432d-4e1c-b8d4-13826d3fc11f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05cf50cf-8ce2-4e41-81fc-b2cfadfe0819
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75221000 - Military defence services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£114,300 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 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
FILTON
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
TLJ South East (England), 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

MEL AVIATION

Further Information

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