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700006320-LXCOMM0001-WISTPP3

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 Aug 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a public procurement process for the contract titled "700006320-LXCOMM0001-WISTPP3," which focuses on military transport helicopters under the CPV classification of "35612400." The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having gained completion status as of 2nd August 2021. The contract is primarily aimed at providing support and training for the WISTPP3 aircraft and has a total contract value of £483 million. The procurement, executed through a limited negotiated method with no prior publication, will cater specifically to the UK's needs, with delivery expected to occur in the region of Yeovil, UKK23.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the aerospace and defence sectors. Companies that specialise in military aviation support, training services, and the manufacture of related equipment would be particularly well-positioned to tap into this contract. As Leonardo UK Ltd, the active supplier, has secured the contract owing to its unique access to technical information and resources, other businesses with competitive capabilities in innovative aerospace solutions and specialised support services could also explore avenues for subcontracting or collaboration within this procurement framework.

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Notice Title

700006320-LXCOMM0001-WISTPP3

Notice Description

700006320-LXCOMM0001-WISTPP3

Lot Information

Lot 1

Support & Training for the WISTPP3 Aircraft Period

Procurement Information

The Wildcat Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, entered into a 34-year arrangement with Leonardo UK Ltd for the delivery of the Integrated Operational Support (IOS) to the UK MOD AH and HMA Wildcat Fleet in 2011. This arrangement comprises of 5-year pricing segments, with the Wildcat Delivery Team and Leonardo UK Ltd intending to enter pricing period 3 in April 2022. PP3 extends support to include Wildcat Role Equipment, Support & Test Equipment and FASGW modified equipment. It is considered that the contract for pricing period 3 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 UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) for technical reasons. As the Original Engineering Manufacturer (OEM), Leonardo UK Limited are the only provider that has access to the Technical Drawings, Publications and Manufacturing Data pertaining to the Wildcat Aircraft which are required to meet the requirement and deliver aircraft that can be safely operated within the Wildcat Safety Case and Airworthiness requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cfc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018514-2021
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

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


CPV Codes

34711000 - Helicopters and aeroplanes

35612400 - Military transport helicopters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£483,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 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
pamela.kirkness223@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
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
TLK23 Somerset CC

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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