Award

Sea King ASaC Full Mission Trainer (FMT) Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Apr 2019 at 13:06

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AwardUpdate

15 Oct 2018 at 15:55

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Award

15 Oct 2018 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Sea King ASaC Full Mission Trainer (FMT) Support". This contract, classified under the industry category of training simulators, is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a direct award through a single tender action, as it fell below the specified threshold. The tender period ended on 2nd September 2018, with the corresponding contract period commencing on 3rd September 2018 and concluding on 30th September 2019. The total contract value is £348,589.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in training simulator maintenance and operation services, particularly those with capabilities in staffing and technical support. While the award has been given to Thales UK Limited, companies that specialise in similar service provisions may find potential in upcoming related opportunities, especially those that can demonstrate expertise in defence training solutions and a capacity to manage specialised equipment. Collaboration among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could also enhance competitiveness in future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sea King ASaC Full Mission Trainer (FMT) Support

Notice Description

For transparency purposes only The purpose of this notice is to announce the award of contract for the provision of availability of staff to run and maintain the training simulator at Culdrose to Thales UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e159d85c-3f2a-471e-86a7-8c5a4cff84a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50439961-d662-4929-bf6d-f131aa984775
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£348,589 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 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
YEOVIL
Postcode
BA20 2YB
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Yeovil South
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THALES

Further Information

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