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VTN C17CSAE/701577736 - C-17 Life Raft Overhaul, Maintenance, Inspection & Provision of Spares

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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10 Mar 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the overhaul, maintenance, inspection, and provision of spares for the C-17 Life Raft. The tender, titled "VTN C17CSAE/701577736 - C-17 Life Raft Overhaul, Maintenance, Inspection & Provision of Spares," falls under the industry category of Repair and Maintenance Services related to aircraft and other equipment. The procurement is classified as a limited procedure with a value of approximately £399,000 (inclusive of VAT). The contract is active and will run from 1 September 2022 to 31 March 2027, with options to extend for up to five additional years. The supplier selected for this contract is Safran Aerosystems Services UK Limited, the sole European-based licensee of the C-17 life rafts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in aerospace support and maintenance, particularly those specialising in engineering services and aircraft component repairs. Given the unique nature of the work, companies with expertise in military aerospace systems or those that possess specific technical capabilities and experience in providing similar services would be well-positioned to compete. The long-term nature of the contract, including multiple extension options, could also attract businesses looking to establish lasting relationships with the MOD and contribute to the UK's defence capabilities.

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Notice Title

VTN C17CSAE/701577736 - C-17 Life Raft Overhaul, Maintenance, Inspection & Provision of Spares

Notice Description

C-17 Life Raft Overhaul, Maintenance, Inspection & Provision of Spares

Lot Information

Lot 1

C-17 Life Raft Overhaul, Maintenance, Inspection & Provision of Spares

Options: Option Year 1 - 1st April 2027 - 31st March 2028 Option Year 2 - 1st April 2028 - 31st March 2029 Option Year 3 - 1st April 2029 - 31st March 2030 Option Year 4 - 1st April 2030 - 31st March 2031 Option Year 5 - 1st April 2031 - 31st March 2032

Procurement Information

The C- 17 Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) (the Authority), has a requirement for in-service support, maintenance services, periodical inspections, minor repairs, base overhaul and installation of replacement sub-assemblies in relation to the UK C-17 Life Raft capability. The Authority intends to award a new contract to renew the exiting provision for the period: 1 September 2022 to 31st March 2027 (with options to extend by an additional 5 (five) years) at an approximate value of PS0.399m (Inclusive of VAT) to Safran Aerosystems Services UK Limited (Safran UK). It is considered that this contract can be placed on a single source basis (below UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR 2011) threshold) without prior publication of a contract notice. Safran UK are the sole European based licensee of the C-17 life rafts and the proprietary original equipment manufacturer. Accordingly, Safran UK is the only economic operator, which has the required technical knowledge, know-how and experience to undertake and discharge the contractor's obligations to maintain, inspect, repair and overhaul the safety critical C-17 Life Rafts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03208b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006641-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£399,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20223 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
desc17csae-commercial@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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFRAN AEROSYSTEMS SERVICES

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