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Procurement of Buffer replacement for Lightning LII Wrap Around Maintenance Staging (WAMS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2024 at 15:01

Award

04 Jun 2024 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process titled "Procurement of Buffer replacement for Lightning II Wrap Around Maintenance Staging (WAMS)" under the industry category of repair, maintenance, and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment. This procurement, carried out through a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, was to address technical reasons and ensure compatibility with existing maintenance systems. The contract, valued at £158,487.00, was awarded to Aviation Spares & Repairs Limited on 16th December 2024, with the delivery location in the UKH16 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft maintenance and repair services, particularly those capable of providing specialised components such as buffer replacements. Companies with technical expertise and prior experience with military or high-tech equipment are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Aviation Spares & Repairs Limited's success in this tender highlights the demand for businesses that can ensure technical compatibility and address complex maintenance requirements effectively.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Buffer replacement for Lightning LII Wrap Around Maintenance Staging (WAMS)

Notice Description

Contract to provide Buffer replacement for the Lightning II Wrap Around Maintenance Staging (WAMS)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract to provide Buffer replacement for the Lightning II Wrap Around Maintenance Staging (WAMS).

Procurement Information

In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 due to technical reasons, and in accordance with regulation 32(5)(b) of the PCR 2015 for the additional delivery of goods as a partial replacement for existing goods as a change in supplier would oblige the contracting authority to acquire supplies having different technical characteristics which would result in incompatibility and disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046d2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040467-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£308,487 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Elaine Shelford
Contact Email
elaine.shelford750@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS LYNN
Postcode
PE33 9NP
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Airfield
Westminster Constituency
South West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AVIATION SPARES & REPAIRS

AVIATION SPARES AND REPAIRS

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