Tender

Control Display Navigation Unit

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

25 Nov 2020 at 15:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the UK is initiating a tender process titled "Control Display Navigation Unit" to secure repairs, spares, and design support for the control, display, and navigation units on the Chinook Helicopter fleet. The estimated contract value is £1.5 million, with a proposed duration of 5.5 years, commencing on February 3, 2021. The tender period closes on January 4, 2021. This limited procurement method will use a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to specific technical reasons, as only Thales UK Ltd holds the necessary proprietary knowledge and certifications for this project.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in defence and aviation services, particularly those specialising in repair and maintenance of helicopters. However, given the exclusive nature of the procurement with Thales as the original equipment manufacturer, the prospect for other companies may be limited. Businesses with the necessary certifications and expertise in military aviation maintenance may find potential strategic partnerships or sub-contracting options to enhance their growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Control Display Navigation Unit

Notice Description

The Chinook DT, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, has a requirement to place a contract covering the provision of repairs, spares and design support in respect of the control, display and navigation unit (CDNU) fitted onboard the UK fleet of Chinook Helicopters. The authority announces its intent to to place a contract with Thales UK Ltd ('Thales') to undertake repairs, provide spares and engineering support in respect of the CDNU. The proposed contract term is 5.5 years and the contract value is estimated to be GBP 1.5 million. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) due to Technical Reasons. Thales are the original equipment manufacturers and design authority of the CDNU fitted on the UK Chinook aircraft. As such, the in service support of the CDNU, (including the provision of repairs and spares) together with the related project management, can only be carried out by Thales as Thales exclusively holds the relevant skills, technical data, proprietary information (including drawing and design information) and know-how that is needed to meet the requirement. Thales previously confirmed that it is not prepared to share or license the use of that proprietary information outside of the Company and the UK Ministry of Defence does not have a right to obtain the necessary documentation from Thales. The aforementioned skills, technical data, drawing and design information are necessary for the performance of the requirement. Furthermore, only Thales holds the level of certification (under the Authority's Design Approved Organisation (DAOS) and Maintenance Approved Organisation (MAOS) Schemes) necessary to carry out the activities that are required in order to meet the Military Aviation Authority's Regulatory Articles applicable to the CDNU. Additional information: Contract Notice: https://.ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:433357-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d02bc65e-263a-44ee-b4de-b6a90d024473
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2aa5684-9ab0-4a9d-a142-32307b62695b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50212000 - Repair and maintenance services of helicopters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 Over 5 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
Contact Name
Nathaniel Dewfall
Contact Email
nathaniel.dewfall100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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