This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2023 at 16:45

Planning

30 May 2022 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, published a contract award notice for the provision of service and maintenance to the Multi Point Pressure Breathing Rig (MPPBR) under a selective procurement method. The procurement activity concluded with MEL Aviation Ltd being awarded the contract, valued at £280,000. The contract was signed on 28th March 2023. The MPPBR is used for training in pressurised breathing, and the specific details of the services to be provided are outlined in the contract.

The contract opportunity, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, is tailored towards businesses offering repair, maintenance, and associated services related to aircraft and equipment. Businesses with expertise in support and maintenance services for specialised equipment, especially in the aviation sector, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The estimated contract value and scope, including optional extension years, present growth opportunities for SMEs like MEL Aviation Ltd, the current contract awardee, and other similar businesses wanting to expand their service offering within the defence industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

703268450 - MPPBR_Find a Tender Service_Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

This Is a Contract Award Notice which is published in accordance with DSPCR 2011 for Contract No.703268450 - Multi Point Pressure Breathing Rig (MPPBR).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Contract Award Notice to alert the public that the Authority has concluded procurement activities for a support and maintenance contract for the Multi-Point Pressure Breathing Rig (MPPBR). The MPPBR is a ground-based training device, currently based within the RAF Centre for Aviation Medicine (RAF CAM) building based at RAF Henlow. It provides students with a realistic training experience of pressurised breathing using compressed air through aircraft oxygen breathing equipment.

Options: Two single option years are available under this contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034150
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013505-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
Postcode Area
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
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEL Aviation Ltd

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