Award

Procurement of Aircraft

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

07 Dec 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which is seeking to acquire helicopters under the title "Procurement of Aircraft". This falls under the goods category within the aircraft industry, specifically focusing on helicopters as denoted by the CPV classification. The procurement method utilised is limited, involving a negotiated process without the publication of a contract notice due to the unique specifications required. The contract was awarded on 27th October 2021, with a value of €34,111,606, and the delivery address for the goods is located in the UK region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in aerospace and defence industries, particularly manufacturers with capabilities for advanced helicopter technology and modifications. Companies with the expertise to meet the rigid requirements set by the Ministry of Defence, and those that can work within the specific constraints of intellectual property rights held by Airbus, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process can allow businesses to establish or strengthen relationships with key governmental bodies, positioning them for future opportunities in large-scale defence contracts.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Aircraft

Notice Description

Procurement of Aircraft with modifications

Procurement Information

This Aircraft is the only helicopter which will meet the User Requirements. Airbus hold the Intellectual Property Rights for the Aircraft and modifications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fe5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030439-2021
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34711500 - Helicopters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,111,606 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Blunden Rachael
Contact Email
rachael.blunden100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRBUS HELICOPTERS

Further Information

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