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C17CSAE/702116450 Contract for the Provision of Parachute Packing and Maintenance in the South West USA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Nov 2024 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of parachute packing and maintenance services in the South West USA. This contract, titled 'C17CSAE/702116450 Contract for the Provision of Parachute Packing and Maintenance in the South West USA,' falls under the military defence services category. The procurement process was conducted using a selective, restricted method, and the contract was awarded to Military Freefall Solutions Inc. on 6th November 2024. The contract's initial duration is from 6th November 2024 to 31st March 2029, with two potential 12-month extension periods. The contract is valued at $4,293,000,000 USD and includes numerous optional tasks that may be exercised during its term.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in military and defence services. Businesses with expertise in parachute packing, maintenance, and related military services are especially well-suited to compete for such opportunities. The detailed technical and pricing criteria, weighted at 60% and 40% respectively, suggest that companies with a strong technical background and competitive pricing strategies will have favourable prospects. The Ministry of Defence's continuous need for sophisticated defence services ensures an ongoing demand, making it an attractive venture for businesses in this sector.

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Notice Title

C17CSAE/702116450 Contract for the Provision of Parachute Packing and Maintenance in the South West USA

Notice Description

The C17CSAE Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("MOD"), hereby announces award of a contract to Military Freefall Solutions Inc for the Provision of Parachute Packing and Maintenance in the South West USA. The Contract was awarded to Military Freefall Solutions Inc on 6th November 2024. The awarded value of the Contract as stated in this notice does not represent the commitment made by the Authority at Contract award. The published figure includes the initial contract duration, plus the price of two Option Years which the Authority may exercise to extend the service. The figure also includes a significant number of optional tasks that may be exercised throughout the duration of the Contract. The initial contract duration period is 6th November 2024 until 31st March 2029. The Contract also includes two 12 month extension periods that may be exercised by the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b562
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036380-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75221000 - Military defence services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,293,000,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Hyde Faye
Contact Email
desc17csae-commercial@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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILITARY FREEFALL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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