Award

704648450 F15 VTN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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20 Aug 2024 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed a procurement process titled "704648450 F15 VTN," focusing on the goods category within the defence industry, specifically for "Tyres for aircraft." The contract was awarded to Bauer Inc, following a negotiation without prior publication of a contract notice due to the absence of technically suitable tenders. This procurement method is lawful and falls under Regulation 32(2)(a) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The awarded contract involves the one-off purchase of an aircraft tyre bead breaker for the C17, with potential options to buy two additional bead breakers pending successful trials. The process was completed, and the contract was signed on 19th August 2024, with deliveries expected in the regions of UKJ1 and UKJ14.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies that can provide highly specialised technical solutions within the aviation sector. It highlights a niche market for businesses capable of designing and manufacturing specialised equipment, such as tyre bead breakers for military aircraft. Enterprises with expertise in aerospace engineering, manufacturing, and compliance with stringent defence regulations would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Bauer Inc, a known supplier based in Bristol, Connecticut, USA, was awarded the contract, further demonstrating the potential for international collaboration within the public procurement domain.

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Notice Title

704648450 F15 VTN

Notice Description

It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service is lawful in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(a) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, due to an absence of suitable tenders. Bauer can provide a technical solution that is compliant with all of the key user requirements and furthermore is the same solution used on the C17 Platform and therefore appropriate for direct award, after absence of any technically compliant bids. It is for the reasons listed above that Bauer are considered the only operator able to meet the technical requirements of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

One-off Purchase of Aircraft tyre bead breaker for C17, with two options to purchase 2 further bead breakers, subject to trails

Options: Two Options to purchase two further Bead breakers, one-off per option

Procurement Information

It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service is lawful in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(a) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, due to an absence of suitable tenders. Bauer can provide a technical solution that is compliant with all of the key user requirements and furthermore is the same solution used on the C17 Platform and therefore appropriate for direct award, after absence of any technically compliant bids. It is for the reasons listed above that Bauer are considered the only operator able to meet the technical requirements of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049232
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026517-2024
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34731800 - Tyres for aircraft

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tansie.congdon100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
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
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAUER

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