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C17CSAE/706142450 - Provision of a Parachutist Supplementary Oxygen System (PSOS) for High Altitude Parachute Insertion (HAPI)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

11 Nov 2024 at 09:44

Tender

16 Dec 2022 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "C17CSAE/706142450 - Provision of a Parachutist Supplementary Oxygen System (PSOS) for High Altitude Parachute Insertion (HAPI)", classified under the industry category of oxygen kits, oxygen masks, and oxygenation equipment. The procurement involved a purchase of equipment, spares, and through-life support for oxygen systems used in high-altitude parachuting, with deliveries set in the UK. The contract, worth £3.24 billion, was awarded on 24th October 2024 to Airborne Systems North America. The process reached the award stage after utilising a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in the manufacture and support of high-altitude parachuting equipment, particularly those that provide specialised oxygen systems. It is an excellent growth opportunity for companies with proven technical capabilities and competitive pricing strategies, as the MOD prioritizes technical criteria at 70% and price at 30%. The selected supplier, Airborne Systems North America, was chosen based on their expertise and ability to meet stringent operational and technical requirements, indicating a competitive procurement environment suitable for highly specialized businesses in the defence and aeronautics sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C17CSAE/706142450 - Provision of a Parachutist Supplementary Oxygen System (PSOS) for High Altitude Parachute Insertion (HAPI)

Notice Description

Purchase of Equipment, Spares and Through Life Support for oxygen systems used in High Altitude Parachuting

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0391d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036358-2024
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

33157110 - Oxygen mask

33157200 - Oxygen kits

42996600 - Oxygenation equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,240,000,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Peter Stevens, Ultravirus commercial team, attn: Peter Stevens
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
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

AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA

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