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The Provision of HUSLE and Cargo Nets including PDS Support - F15 VTN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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04 Aug 2022 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Stoke Gifford, UK, has completed a contract titled "The Provision of HUSLE and Cargo Nets including PDS Support - F15 VTN". This procurement stemmed from a limited tender process aimed at acquiring goods classified under textile nets, specifically designed to support British Armed Forces operations. The contract was awarded to AmSafe Bridport Ltd on 4th August 2022, with a value ranging from £15 million to £20 million. The project includes provisions for options, allowing for a 12-month extension, and addresses delivery requirements starting from 1st September 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in military equipment and textiles, particularly those capable of providing high-quality cargo nets and helicopter underslung load equipment. Firms with expertise in manufacturing or supplying defence-related commodities, especially those that can meet stringent airworthiness standards set by the Ministry of Defence, would be well-positioned to participate in future tenders. Additionally, suppliers with capabilities in research and development within defence applications may find opportunities arising from the ongoing strategic considerations of the MOD for long-term procurement strategies.

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Notice Title

The Provision of HUSLE and Cargo Nets including PDS Support - F15 VTN

Notice Description

The Provision of HUSLE and Cargo Nets including PDS Support

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of Helicopter Under Slung Load Equipment (HUSLE) and Cargo Nets including PDS Support for the British Armed Forces.

Options: 1 * 12 month option included

Procurement Information

The Air Commodities Delivery Team (ACDT), part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to place a new Contract with Amsafe Birdport Ltd (Amsafe) to satisfy short term customer requirements for the procurement of and support of Cargo Nets/Helicopter Underslung Load Equipment from 1st September 2022. The estimated Contract value is PS15M - PS20M which will support multiple platforms including but not limited to: C17, A400M Chinook, Merlin and Wildcat. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for Technical Reasons. This is due to the technical impracticality for another economic operator to undertake the work required in order to meet MoD timescales and at the required MAA air worthiness standards for example RA 5850. Only Amsafe hold the manufacturing information and current technical expertise necessary to provide the required services. To contract with another supplier would currently create an unacceptable safety risk for the MOD. The MoD is currently formulating its longer term strategy and will look to engage with the market to explore potential options for a future competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03591b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021475-2022
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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


CPV Codes

34741000 - Aircraft equipment

35611400 - Military transport aircrafts

35641000 - Structure and mechanical spare parts for military aerospace equipment

39541200 - Textile nets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 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
Tim Urry
Contact Email
tim.urry100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE GIFFORD
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

AMSAFE BRIDPORT

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