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CHC/666 - Support to the Chinook aircraft Infra Red Suppression System (IRSS) Environmental Data Gathering (EDG) Trials.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 Apr 2025 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process led by the Ministry of Defence involves the procurement of services for the Chinook aircraft Infra Red Suppression System (IRSS) Environmental Data Gathering (EDG) Trials, officially recorded under the title "CHC/666 - Support to the Chinook aircraft Infra Red Suppression System (IRSS) Environmental Data Gathering (EDG) Trials." Falling within the Administration, defence, and social security services industry category, this contract focuses on defence services and will be delivered in locations including Middle Wallop and Bedfordshire, UK. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with the contract signed on 1st April 2025. The procurement process followed a limited method, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence technology and services. Companies with expertise in aircraft systems and environmental data gathering are well-suited to engage in contracts such as these. With a contract value amounting to £13,912,161 and a contract duration of 570 days, businesses capable of delivering high-value, lengthy projects have the potential to expand their portfolios and reinforce their positioning within the defence services industry. Cranfield Aerospace Solutions Limited has already been awarded the contract, demonstrating that local companies with the necessary capabilities can effectively compete in these opportunities.

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Notice Title

CHC/666 - Support to the Chinook aircraft Infra Red Suppression System (IRSS) Environmental Data Gathering (EDG) Trials.

Notice Description

Support to the Chinook aircraft Infra Red Suppression System (IRSS) Environmental Data Gathering (EDG) Trials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0507e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017135-2025
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,912,161 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months 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: Parbin Nehar
Contact Email
sheik.parbinnehar404@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

CRANFIELD AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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