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711708451

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Feb 2025 at 16:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has completed a procurement process for the Provision of Aircrew Equipment Assembly (AEA) for the joint Royal Air Force (RAF) and Qatari Emiri Air Force (QEAF) Squadron 11. The awarded contract, valued at £417,624.70, involves the supply of aircrew equipment to UK regions and was signed on 16th January 2025. This procurement falls under the defence industry category, specifically relating to individual and support equipment. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, justified by technical reasons, without prior publication of a call for competition due to the absence of suitable tenders in response to restricted procedures. The tendering stage has been concluded, and the contract is now in the award stage, with BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Farnborough as the awarded supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the aerospace and defence sectors, particularly those with capabilities in providing specialist military equipment. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and certifying military-grade equipment, such as OEMs with detailed technical know-how and access to the necessary technical documentation, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Such procurements can facilitate business growth by securing partnerships with prestigious clients like the MoD and participating in high-value, specialised defence projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

711708451

Notice Description

Provision of Aircrew Equipment Assembly (AEA) for Royal Air Force & Qatari Emiri Air Force joint Squadron (11)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of regulatory cleared Aircrew Equipment Assembly (AEA) for Royal Air Force & Qatari Emiri Air Force joint Squadron (11)

Options: Consumables Provision

Procurement Information

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). 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 the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011. UK Royal Air Force (RAF) and BAE Systems Qualified Flying Instructors and Trainee pilots are flying in the Qatari owned Hawk MK 167 aircraft on the Joint Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF)/RAF Hawk Training Squadron currently operating at RAF Leeming. The UK MOD and QEAF have a critical dependency on the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Hawk MK 167, BAE Systems, to certify the aircraft, to satisfy Military Aviation Authority direction. This procedure is considered justified for technical reasons under regulation 16 (1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011. To certify the aircraft, there must be adequate evidence artefacts provided by the OEM and accepted by the MAA and Type Airworthiness Authority to support the airworthiness statements. BAE Systems are the OEM and only supplier with the required detailed technical understanding of the aircraft and technical documentation for the required evidence. F15: Voluntary ex ante transparency notice below. https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037149-2023?

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003510-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35800000 - Individual and support equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£417,624 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
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

BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED FARNBOROUGH

Further Information

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