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CREW ESCAPE SYSTEMS TEAM (CEST)SUPPORT

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Nov 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is procuring support for the Crew Escape Systems Team (CEST) through a tender for the supply of ejector seat spares. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as ejector seats (CPV code: 39111300). The current contract, valued at £407,000, is for a one-year extension with Martin Baker Aircraft Company Ltd, commencing on 26 November 2021. This procurement method is classified as limited, with the contract awarded without prior publication of competition, due to the technical expertise required.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in aerospace components and military supplies to expand their engagement with the UK Ministry of Defence. Companies that manufacture or supply spare parts for ejector seat systems or similar technical equipment are particularly well-suited to compete. Given the unique technical requirements and safety standards associated with this contract, firms with advanced engineering capabilities and experience working in defence sectors will find this an advantageous avenue for business growth.

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Notice Title

CREW ESCAPE SYSTEMS TEAM (CEST)SUPPORT

Notice Description

Supply of ejector seat spares

Procurement Information

The Typhoon Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to extend the current Martin Baker Aircraft Company Ltd, FAST/00242 Crew Escape Systems Team (CEST) for 1 year, starting 26/11/2021. The contract extension has a value of PS407,000. It is considered that this extension can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) for technical reasons. There is a need to extend the current FAST/00242 contract with Martin Baker Aircraft Company Ltd, for 1 year, to ensure cover of Ejection Seat Post Design Services (PDS), spares and associated explosives. Martin Baker Aircraft Company Ltd is the Design Authority for MOD ejector seats and is the only economic entity with the specialist knowledge and access to the necessary drawings for the Ejector Seats and the associated systems and fitments, all of which are required safety standards to be met for the provision of the spares. Due to the above technical reasons, Martin Baker Aircraft Company Ltd, is the only economic operator that can fulfil this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f5e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028281-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39111300 - Ejector seats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£407,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
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
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARTIN BAKER AIRCRAFT

Further Information

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