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CHC/640 The Procurement of a Enabling Support Contract for the Repair, Procurement and Modification of Chinook Aircraft Covers

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, HELICOPTERS, CHINOOK PROJECT TEAM

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CHC/640 Enabling Support Contract for Chinook Aircraft Covers" is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically for aircraft equipment, with a primary location in Bristol, UK. The tender is currently in the planning stage, and the deadline for submission of requests to participate is set for 15 November 2021. The contract has a total value of £290,000 and is expected to last from 14 February 2022 to 15 March 2027. The procurement method is selective, and interested parties must register on the relevant e-Tendering portal and complete a Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) to express interest.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, and repair services. Businesses equipped to provide the necessary aircraft covers and related support can gain a foothold in the defence sector, which is looking to enhance its operational capabilities. With the expectation of inviting a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 10 tenderers based on responses, this is a viable opportunity for companies that demonstrate the required technical and economic capacities as outlined in the selection criteria.

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Notice Title

CHC/640 The Procurement of a Enabling Support Contract for the Repair, Procurement and Modification of Chinook Aircraft Covers

Notice Description

The requirement is to place an enabling support contract for the provision of Chinook Aircraft Covers and Miscellaneous Covers. This requirement shall include the procurement of an initial order, and the ability to procure new, repair and maintenance of existing covers via the contract tasking mechanism. Aircraft covers shall be manufactured in accordance with the Manufacturing Data Pack provided by the Authority. Quantity or scope: The requirement is to place an enabling support contract for the provision of Chinook Aircraft Covers and Miscellaneous Covers. This requirement shall include the procurement of an initial order, and the ability to procure new, repair and maintenance of existing covers via the contract tasking mechanism. Interested companies are required to complete a Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) to provide the Authority with information to evaluate the company's capacities and capabilities against the selection criteria. The Authority will use the DPQQ response to create a shortlist of tenderers who: a) are eligible to participate; b) fulfil any minimum economic, financial, professional and technical standards; and, c) best meet in terms of capacity and capability the selection criteria set out below It is envisaged that a minimum number of 3 and a maximum number of 10 companies will be invited to tender by the Authority based upon the DPQQ response weighted scores.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02deb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022339-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34741000 - Aircraft equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Feb 2022 - 15 Feb 2027 Over 5 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, HELICOPTERS, CHINOOK PROJECT TEAM
Additional Buyers

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Contact Name
Attn: Hayley Shortall
Contact Email
hayley.shortall101@mod.gov.uk, nathaniel.dewfall100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8QW
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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