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CHC/655 Air Crew Lights

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 Feb 2024 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the delivery of air crew lights to Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd. The contract value is approximately £720,000 for a 1-year term with a possible 1-year extension. The lights are crucial for aircraft safety during night operations, fulfilling a vital role in ensuring safe landings in various operational environments.

This procurement opportunity offers a chance for businesses specializing in electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipment to compete. Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd, as the sole UK distributor for SureFire, ensures high-quality tactical equipment for air crew lights. The procurement method used was Negotiated without publication of a contract notice, indicating specific technical requirements necessitating a direct award to meet operational needs efficiently.

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Notice Title

CHC/655 Air Crew Lights

Notice Description

The Secretary of State for Defence (the 'Authority') intends to enter into a contract with Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd for the delivery of air crew lights. The proposed contract term is 1 year with an optional 1-year extension with an approximate contract value of PS720,000. The Authority intends to award the Contract to Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd for technical reasons. Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd are the sole UK distributor for SureFire. Sure Fire are the world leader in providing tactical equipment that can meet the performance, reliability and durability that is required for air crew lights. The Air Crew Lights are required by aircrew for night operations when identifying target features of the landing zone, ensuring the landing area is safe and provide a visual indicator to waiting troops, therefore their use is imperative to ensure aircraft safety when landing in previously unseen areas. Due to the varied tasking and operational areas the fleet operate in, the lights must be able to withstand use in varied and hostile environments. SureFire lights have been identified as a like for like replacement, therefore at least meeting if not exceeding the specifications.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Secretary of State for Defence (the 'Authority') intends to enter into a contract with Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd for the delivery of air crew lights. The proposed contract term is 1 year with an optional 1-year extension with an approximate contract value of PS720,000. The Authority intends to award the Contract to Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd for technical reasons. Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd are the sole UK distributor for SureFire. Sure Fire are the world leader in providing tactical equipment that can meet the performance, reliability and durability that is required for air crew lights. The Air Crew Lights are required by aircrew for night operations when identifying target features of the landing zone, ensuring the landing area is safe and provide a visual indicator to waiting troops, therefore their use is imperative to ensure aircraft safety when landing in previously unseen areas. Due to the varied tasking and operational areas the fleet operate in, the lights must be able to withstand use in varied and hostile environments. SureFire lights have been identified as a like for like replacement, therefore at least meeting if not exceeding the specifications.

Options: a. Option 1: Additional contract year duration from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 in accordance with the delivery schedule provided that the Authority exercises such an option by no later than 1st February 2025 b. Option 2 - Procurement of original spare parts. c. Option 3 - Procurement of additional Air Crew Lights

Procurement Information

The Secretary of State for Defence (the 'Authority') intends to enter into a contract with Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd for the delivery of air crew lights. The proposed contract term is 1 year with an optional 1-year extension with an approximate contract value of PS720,000. The Authority intends to award the Contract to Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd for technical reasons. Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd are the sole UK distributor for SureFire. Sure Fire are the world leader in providing tactical equipment that can meet the performance, reliability and durability that is required for air crew lights. The Air Crew Lights are required by aircrew for night operations when identifying target features of the landing zone, ensuring the landing area is safe and provide a visual indicator to waiting troops, therefore their use is imperative to ensure aircraft safety when landing in previously unseen areas. Due to the varied tasking and operational areas the fleet operate in, the lights must be able to withstand use in varied and hostile environments. SureFire lights have been identified as a like for like replacement, therefore at least meeting if not exceeding the specifications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043837
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004184-2024
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

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


CPV Codes

35642000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20242 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
Tracey Honey
Contact Email
tracey.honey104@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ37 North Hampshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDGAR BROTHERS

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