Award

VTN for Provision of HUSLE and Cargo Nets and Associated Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

06 May 2021 at 21:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is overseeing the procurement for the provision of Helicopter Underslung Load Equipment (HUSLE) and Cargo Nets, alongside associated support services, with an estimated contract value of £25 million. This tender falls under the 'goods' category and is classified within the aircraft equipment sector (CPV code: 34741000). The procurement process is currently at the award stage, following a limited negotiation without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract was signed on 5th May 2021, and Amsafe Bridport Limited has been awarded the contract, set to commence on 1st January 2022, with services to be delivered to locations across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the defence sector, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing and supplying helicopter equipment and related services. Companies specialising in technical support and post-design services for aviation-related products would be well-positioned to compete. Given the MoD's emphasis on technical expertise, firms with established relationships in defence procurement and a proven track record in safety compliance will have a competitive edge in future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VTN for Provision of HUSLE and Cargo Nets and Associated Support

Notice Description

VTN for Provision of Helicopter Underslung Load Equipment (HUSLE) and Cargo Nets and Associated Support including Post Design Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Helicopter Underslung Load Equipment (HUSLE) and Cargo Nets and Associated Support including Post Design Service.

Procurement Information

The Air Commodities Delivery Team (ACDT), part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to place a new 7 year Contract with Amsafe Birdport Ltd (Amsafe) for post design services and technical support to the MoD's existing requirement of Cargo Nets/Helicopter Underslung Load Equipment from 1st January 2022. The estimated Contract value is PS25M. 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 (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) of 2011). This is due to the technical impracticality for another economic operator to undertake the work required within this contract. Only Amsafe hold manufacturing information and technical expertise necessary to provide the required services. In addition, no other supplier will be able to provide said services within the timescales required and meet the MoD's MAA standards. To contract with another supplier would create an unacceptable safety risk for the MOD.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ae23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009906-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34741000 - Aircraft equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
zachary.ward102@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
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
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMSAFE BRIDPORT

Further Information

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