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National Engine Support Contract 2

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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17 May 2022 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is conducting the National Engine Support Contract 2, which involves in-service support services for the TP400 engine used on the A400M aircraft. This contract falls under the services category, specifically classified as aircraft-engine repair services (CPV code: 50211212). The tender is currently in the award stage, with a total value of £40,000,000, and the contract was signed on 17 May 2022. The successful supplier, Rolls Royce PLC, will be providing services from their location in Bristol, under a 60-month contract with options for extension, requiring access to unique testing facilities certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aviation support and engineering services. Companies with the capability to deliver technical assessments, compliance, and price affordability are particularly well-suited to compete. However, given the technical complexity and the need for specific facilities, only those with existing certifications and relevant experience in providing maintenance for high-performance military engines, such as the TP400, may realistically bid for future similar contracts. Engaging in this sector could foster growth for businesses that align their services with the stringent requirements of defence contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Engine Support Contract 2

Notice Description

The provision of in-service support services at Maintenance Levels 1 and 2 for the TP400 engine on the A400M aircraft. This will be a 60-month contract with options totalling a further 5 x 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of in-service support services at Maintenance Levels 1 and 2 for the TP400 engine on the A400M aircraft. This will be a 60-month contract with options totalling a further 5 x 12 months. In order to meet the requirements of the contract access to a fully accredited TP400 Engine Uninstalled Test Facility is required. This is a unique item of infrastructure designed specifically to meet the needs of the TP400 Engine Pass Off Test requirements. Unique TP400 Engine Turn Over Stands are also necessary to perform engine repairs, in addition to a Maintenance Level 2 Repair Facility for the TP400 engine which is certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The Cyber Risk profile for this requirement, identified by the Cyber Risk assessment, is "Very Low" (reference - RAR-585582593).

Options: 5 periods of 12 months.

Procurement Information

The contract will be placed using the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. There is a strict technical impractically for any other economic operator to achieve the required goals in the required timeframe, as they would need to develop the facilities, train personnel, access design data, tools and expertise, including reach back to EuroProp International (EPI) the TP400 OEM and Design Organisation (DO) to be able to provide support. Rolls Royce PLC are the only UK organisation to have a fully accredited TP400 Engine Uninstalled Test Facility, an EASA/CAA certified ML2 Repair Facility with a number of installed Turn Over Stands and the associated technical knowledge to support the operational availability of the UK MOD's fleet of TP400 engines. It would take a significant amount of time for another economic operator to build up the specialist knowledge and tools/facilities to undertake the activities required to deliver the requirement under NESC2 which would transfer an intolerable operational/safety risk to the UK MOD. It would not be possible to ensure that another economic operator could be sufficiently qualified within the requisite timeframes as it would take time to obtain the necessary EASA/CAA approvals and train/develop staff to the requisite level of experience on TP400. Similarly, another economic operator would not be able to obtain their own test facility and EASA repair facility in the required timeframes. Furthermore, even if an economic operator was able to obtain the necessary approvals, experience, and facilities to deliver the requirement, RR are part of the EPI JV which contains specific workshare arrangements between the four Partner Companies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0338e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012872-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50211212 - Aircraft-engine repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.bond107@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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROLLS ROYCE

Further Information

Notice URLs

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