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VTN for the provision of Aircraft Consumables

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

14 May 2021 at 21:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, has successfully completed a tender titled "VTN for the provision of Aircraft Consumables." This procurement falls under the industry category of parts for aircraft, spacecraft, and helicopters (CPV code 34730000). The procurement process was initiated on 14 May 2021 and involved a limited negotiated procedure without a prior contract notice. The awarded contract, with a total value of up to £50 million, is designated for Leonardo UK Ltd and is expected to begin in January 2022, running for a maximum duration of 3.25 years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft consumables, particularly those with expertise in defence-related contracts. While the current contract has been awarded to Leonardo UK Ltd, the Ministry of Defence has indicated that industry will later be invited to express interest in a forthcoming competitive tender for the longer-term provision of Aircraft Consumables. Businesses that can provide specialised technical support, research capabilities, or innovative solutions in the aerospace sector would be well-suited to participate in future procurement opportunities related to this project.

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Notice Title

VTN for the provision of Aircraft Consumables

Notice Description

VTN for the Provison of Aircraft Consumables

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Aircraft Consumables for a a continuation of services currently provided by Leonardo UK Ltd.

Procurement Information

The Aircraft section of the Air Commodities Team, Defence Equipment and Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to enter into a Contract with Leonardo UK Ltd for the provision of Aircraft Consumables. The contract is a continuation of services currently provided by Leonardo UK Ltd and is expected to run from January 2022 for a maximum of 3.25 years at a total cost of up to PS50m. This contract is an interim solution to ensure support is maintained until the competitive longer-term future Aircraft Consumables Project is able to deliver. Industry will be encouraged to express their interest for the Aircraft Consumables Project through a separate notice published in the future. Placement of this single source contract is the minimum measure for which Leonardo UK Ltd is the only company able to meet this requirement in the timescales required. They are the only economic operator with access to current UK Ministry of Defence consumables air worthiness technical expertise . In addition, Leonardo UK Ltd is the only economic operator with a data management system which permits the necessary access to all the required technical information, enabling delivery of the interim Aircraft Consumables provision

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b180
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010767-2021
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

34730000 - Parts for aircraft, spacecraft and helicopters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 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

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
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEONARDO

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