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Voluntary Transparency Notice: Infra-Red Suppression System - Environmental Data Gathering

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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13 Aug 2024 at 10:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) for the provision of environmental data gathering related to the Infra-Red Suppression System on Chinook aircraft. Categorized under 'Test and evaluation' services (CPV code 73430000), this procurement falls within the defence sector. The £0.700M contract will span a period of two years, with the procurement method being negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The procurement and award stages are completed, with the contract signed on 13th August 2024. The Chinook Delivery Team, located in Filton, UK, is responsible for this procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in aerospace and defence sectors, specifically those with capabilities in environmental data gathering and aircraft countermeasure systems. The unique technical requirements limit competition, favouring firms with niche specialisations such as CAeS, which holds the necessary Design Approved Organisation Scheme (DAOS) certification. Companies with advanced research and development capabilities in these fields could stand to benefit from similar future contracts requiring specialised knowledge and equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voluntary Transparency Notice: Infra-Red Suppression System - Environmental Data Gathering

Notice Description

Provision of environmental data gathering for the Chinook countermeasure system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Chinook Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a new Contract with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) to conduct environmental data gathering for the Chinook countermeasure system. The estimated contract value is ROM PS0.700M (Ex-VAT) for a duration of 2 years. In accordance with Regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered the award of the Contract without prior publication of a Contract notice in the UK e-notification service is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16 (1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. CAeS is the only Design Approved Organisation Scheme (DAOS) approved operator with the necessary technical knowledge and equipment to conduct the environmental data gathering required to ensure safety requirements are met for the Chinook aircraft.

Procurement Information

The Chinook Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a new Contract with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) to conduct environmental data gathering for the Chinook countermeasure system. The estimated contract value is ROM PS0.700M (Ex-VAT) for a duration of 2 years. In accordance with Regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered the award of the Contract without prior publication of a Contract notice in the UK e-notification service is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16 (1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. CAeS is the only Design Approved Organisation Scheme (DAOS) approved operator with the necessary technical knowledge and equipment to conduct the environmental data gathering required to ensure safety requirements are met for the Chinook aircraft.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048a3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025561-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20241 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
Not specified
Contact Email
nathaniel.redican100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FILTON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRANFIELD AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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