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CHC/666 - Chinook Aircraft IRSS EDG Trials - CF CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, has recently completed the procurement process titled "CHC/666 - Chinook Aircraft IRSS EDG Trials - CF CAN". This contract falls under the category of military aircrafts, missiles, and spacecrafts, and involves supporting the Environmental Data Gathering Trials for the Chinook Aircraft Infrared Suppression System. The procurement, which took place in the South East of the United Kingdom, followed a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, indicating a tailored procurement process. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31 March 2025 and the contract period running from 1 April 2025 to 31 October 2026, with the award date being 31 March 2025. The contract has a total value of GBP 732,219 and is classified under services.

This tender, awarded to Cranfield Aerospace Solutions Limited, presents considerable opportunities for SMEs in the aerospace sector to engage with high-profile government contracts and expand their operational scope. While this specific contract is conducive to SMEs, it reflects a broader opportunity for similar businesses equipped to handle bespoke defence projects to offer their expertise. The procurement process employed here suggests an emphasis on specialised capability and past performance, which can foster growth for businesses equipped to navigate such tailored government contract opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CHC/666 - Chinook Aircraft IRSS EDG Trials - CF CAN

Notice Description

Support to the Chinook Aircraft Infra Red Suppression System (IRSS) Environmental Data Gathering (EDG) Trials.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d38c7926-6b73-4a99-a302-7b373d61cb5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc3f5b77-5f8d-46e0-8a10-16ddb5eec8a4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

35600000 - Military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£732,219 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£732,219 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 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
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRANFIELD AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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