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Project Kray (Provision of Flying Hours in a Tecnam P2006T for R&D)

RAPID CAPABILITIES OFFICE, ROYAL AIR FORCE

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20 Mar 2023 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Rapid Capabilities Office, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, has completed the award process for the procurement titled "Project Kray" in the services category involving the provision of 1000 flying hours in a Tecnam P2006T for R&D purposes within the military research and technology industry. The contracting authority intends to award CFS Aero Limited a contract valued at £650k Ex VAT for a duration of twelve months. This procurement was carried out through a Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice due to technical reasons.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialised in providing aircraft services and technologies for military research and development purposes. Companies with expertise in aviation technology and research-focused manufacturing are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contracting authority being the Rapid Capabilities Office, Royal Air Force, and the successful supplier being CFS Aero LTD, highlighting a specific business focus on aviation research and development projects within the defence industry.

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Notice Title

Project Kray (Provision of Flying Hours in a Tecnam P2006T for R&D)

Notice Description

The Rapid Capabilities Office, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("The Authority"), intends to award CFS Aero Limited ("the Contractor") a contract for the provision a 1000 flying hours in a Tecnam P2006T (MSP Version). The estimated value is PS650k Ex VAT and will be for twelve months. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI No.2019/697) this procurement shall be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR 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 this contract can be placed using the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) and is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 for technical reasons. The Tecnam P2006T (MSP Version) has the only twin (Rotax) engine aircraft with suitable avionics and both digital non-digital potential to collect data in flight to feed a synthetic environment. The Contractor is therefore the only supplier able to meet the requirement.

Procurement Information

The Rapid Capabilities Office, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("The Authority"), intends to award CFS Aero Limited ("the Contractor") a contract for the provision a 1000 flying hours in a Tecnam P2006T (MSP Version). The estimated value is PS650k Ex VAT and will be for twelve months. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI No.2019/697) this procurement shall be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR 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 this contract can be placed using the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) and is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 for technical reasons. The Tecnam P2006T (MSP Version) has the only twin (Rotax) engine aircraft with suitable avionics and both digital non-digital potential to collect data in flight to feed a synthetic environment. The Contractor is therefore the only supplier able to meet the requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b47f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008077-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20232 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
RAPID CAPABILITIES OFFICE, ROYAL AIR FORCE
Contact Name
Rebecca Priestley
Contact Email
rebecca.priestley101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FARNBOROUGH
Postcode
GU14 0LS
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rushmoor
Electoral Ward
St Mark's
Westminster Constituency
Aldershot

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CFS AERO

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