Tender

Calibration Services For Tooling Supporting A Derivative Of The Boeing 737

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

Boeing Defence UK (Boeing) is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from potential suppliers for the provision of calibration services for tooling supporting a derivative of the Boeing 737. This tender is classified under the industry category of aircraft maintenance services (CPV code 50211100) and is managed by the Ministry of Defence. Located in the United Kingdom, with delivery addresses including Birmingham (postal code B16 1EJ) and Scotland, the procurement stage is currently active. The tender process involves submitting a pre-qualification questionnaire by 6th February 2025, with the contract period expected to start on 30th April 2025 and end on 30th April 2026. The procurement method is a competitive quotation (non-OJEU), with a contract value of £5,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs in the aircraft maintenance industry. Businesses specialising in tooling calibration, especially those familiar with the Boeing 737 derivatives, would be well-suited to compete. Participation requires the completion of a pre-qualification questionnaire, and successful candidates will be shortlisted and invited to respond to a request for quotation (RFQ). Compliance with Boeing's procurement best practices and a Proprietary Information Agreement is mandatory, ensuring a structured and professional engagement process. This opportunity could provide valuable exposure and a foothold in Boeing's extensive supply chain, enhancing the business capabilities and market reach of participating firms.

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Notice Title

Calibration Services For Tooling Supporting A Derivative Of The Boeing 737

Notice Description

Boeing Defence UK (Boeing) is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from potential suppliers for the provision of: - Aircraft b737 ng derivative tooling calibration To submit an EOI, potential subcontractors must complete and submit a pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ). Following review of the EOI, BDUK will be shortlisting potential subcontractors that will be invited to respond to a request for quotation (RFQ). If you are a member of JOSCAR, please include your member number in your response. Boeing will carry out its pre-qualification and procurement in accordance with Boeing procurement best practices and procedures. These processes cannot and shall not be deemed to be public procurement processes for the purposes of the public contract regulations 2015 or the Defence and security public contracts regulations 2011. Accordingly, in line with its current procurement best practices and procedures, Boeing will notify candidates in writing whether they have been successful in their EOI and will proceed to the tender stage, or whether their EOI has been unsuccessful. Boeing's decision on the candidates it takes forward to the tender stage is final, within its sole discretion and cannot be appealed. Additional information: Please note that participating in this opportunity requires completing a prequalification questionnaire. Please be aware that any future procurement activity will be subject to a Proprietary Information Agreement with Boeing and contracts will be based on BDUK Standard General Provisions (UKGPs) and the Ministry of Defence Customer Contract Requirements (CCR).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f06c5b1f-7061-4c8b-aa03-7d5ed63ec9ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c6b0b0a-17cf-497e-890e-265996bdb4bb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Competitive quotation (non-OJEU)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
B16 1EJ
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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