Award

CHC/651 Common Aviation Situational Awareness (CASA)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2023 at 14:17

Tender

04 Oct 2022 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the CHC/651 Common Aviation Situational Awareness (CASA) project to INZPIRE Limited. The project involves the procurement of electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipment. The contract, valued at £9,700,705.00 GBP, was signed on 30th July 2023. The procurement process was conducted through a selective and restricted procedure. The CASA project aims to upgrade various helicopters, including the Apache E-model and Chinook, with a common technical solution.

The CHC/651 CASA project offers business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipment. Companies with experience in providing solutions for upgrading aviation capabilities and delivering secure and efficient communication systems would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The project's focus on enhancing situational awareness across multiple helicopter platforms presents a niche market for businesses aiming to expand their presence in the defence sector. The Ministry of Defence, as the contracting authority, seeks suppliers who can meet the security and technical requirements specified for the CASA project.

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Notice Title

CHC/651 Common Aviation Situational Awareness (CASA)

Notice Description

CASA will be the replacement to the CSAT. The CASA requirement will enable a Pan-platform capability upgrade of CSAT, realising a common technical solution across the Apache E-model, Chinook all Mks, Wildcat RH, Dauphin N3, and Merlin Mk4/4A helicopters.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CASA will be the replacement to the CSAT. The CASA requirement will enable a Pan-platform capability upgrade of CSAT, realising a common technical solution across the Apache E-model, Chinook all Mks, Wildcat RH, Dauphin N3, and Merlin Mk4/4A helicopters.

Options: Two 12 month option years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0372fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030628-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

35642000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipment

35712000 - Tactical command, control and communication systems

51240000 - Installation services of navigating equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,700,705 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20232 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 8QW
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
TLK11 Bristol, City of

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INZPIRE

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