Tender

he provision of replacement parachute components for JSPCW over the next 5 years - 2

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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TenderUpdate

06 Aug 2024 at 07:55

Tender

26 Mar 2024 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in High Wycombe, UK, initially issued a tender for the provision of replacement parachute components for the Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston (JSPCW) over the next five years. This procurement, classified under CPV code 39523000 (Parachutes), aimed to deliver main student and advanced parachute canopies conforming to manufacturing and operational guidelines set by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and British Skydiving (BS). However, the tender process encountered issues, and the Ministry has decided to withdraw it due to anomalies and omissions in the tender methodology. The Ministry anticipates reviewing the tender process and plans to issue a new competition shortly.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses skilled in manufacturing parachutes and related components. Companies with a proven track record in producing aviation and skydiving equipment are particularly well-suited to compete. The forthcoming revised tender will offer renewed possibilities for suppliers to secure a long-term contract with the Ministry of Defence, enhancing their market presence and business credibility in the defence and aviation sectors. Businesses should prepare to meet stringent regulatory and safety standards required by the CAA and BS to optimise their chances of success in the upcoming competition.

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Notice Title

he provision of replacement parachute components for JSPCW over the next 5 years - 2

Notice Description

The scope of this Statement of Requirement (SOR) is the delivery of main student and advanced parachute canopies to Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston (JSPCW). This SOR will form the basis of a contractual agreement for the delivery of the canopies as described within this document. Products and services must be provided in accordance with manufacturing guidelines and in line with all operating procedures for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and British Skydiving (BS) in addition to specific requirements of JSPCW.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of this Statement of Requirement (SOR) is the delivery of main student and advanced parachute canopies to Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston (JSPCW). This SOR will form the basis of a contractual agreement for the delivery of the canopies as described within this document. Products and services must be provided in accordance with manufacturing guidelines and in line with all operating procedures for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and British Skydiving (BS) in addition to specific requirements of JSPCW.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044ce8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024608-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39523000 - Parachutes

39523100 - Dirigible parachutes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£336,594 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£336,594 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Andra Rabasi
Contact Email
andra.rabasi100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

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