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Puma HC2 Follow-On Support Arrangement PP3 CF VTN

Ministry of Defence

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06 Sep 2023 at 11:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded the contract for the "Puma HC2 Follow-On Support Arrangement PP3 CF VTN" to Airbus Helicopters UK for repair and maintenance services of military aircraft. The procurement method used was limited and negotiated without publication of a contract notice. The contract includes an option to extend beyond 2025, with a total value of £320,000,000. The Ministry of Defence in the UK initiated this tender, and the contract was signed on January 1, 2018. The procurement stage is now in the award phase.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the aerospace industry, specifically those providing repair and maintenance services for military aircraft. Competing businesses should be well-suited if they have expertise in supporting the Puma Mk2 Platform. The contract is geared towards large-scale suppliers due to its significant value and specialized requirements. By understanding the exclusive rights and technical specifications involved, businesses can tailor their proposals to meet the Ministry of Defence's needs and potentially secure future extensions beyond the initial contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Puma HC2 Follow-On Support Arrangement PP3 CF VTN

Notice Description

Updated Voluntary Transparency Notice for the Authority to extend the current P2G/0443 Agreement. Original Contract Award 01 Jan 2018.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Primary role is a Repair and Overhaul Service to the Puma Mk2 Platform.

Options: Contract award included an option to extend the contract beyond 2025.

Procurement Information

The Secretary of State for Defence (the 'Authority') intends to extend its current agreement with Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd, for support to the Puma Mk2 AC through contract P2G/0443 Puma Follow on Support Arrangement for a period of up to three years - 31 March 2028. Justification for the award of contract extension with Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd is through DSPCR Regulation 16 (1)(a)(ii) - Exclusive rights; due to the contractor being the Puma Platform's Design Organisation holding exclusive rights from a technical perspective which include technical drawings, data and design information as well as validation and certification activities of UK MOD owned components being proprietary to Airbus Helicopters for the Puma Mk2 Platform. Furthermore, the contractor has confirmed that no licences to support the Puma Mk2 shall be granted outside of Airbus Helicopters Group. This announcement follows the Contract Award VEAT published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) - 330684-2014.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fa67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026314-2023
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50650000 - Repair and maintenance services of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£320,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20188 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

Airbus Helicopters UK

Further Information

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