Award

62218312 CHC/668 -Transparency Notice

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

12 Dec 2025 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement titled "62218312 CHC/668 - Transparency Notice" focuses on the procurement and repair of Chinook unique cabling and associated spares. Conducted by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government authority in the UK, the procurement has been completed under a direct award method due to technical reasons that limit sourcing to TT Electronics Fairford Limited. The contract is valued at GBP 1,500,000 excluding VAT, with a two-year term starting on 23 February 2026, located in Fairford, UK. This procurement process falls under the defence and security special regime and adheres to UK Procurement Act 2023, Section 41(1), facilitating a direct award because TT Electronics designed and manufactured the required cabling.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production and repair of defence materials, specifically those with expertise in aviation cabling and components. Given the focus on technical specifications and the safety-critical aspect of the Chinook aircraft, large-scale manufacturers with proven experience in defence and aerospace engineering are best positioned to excel in such contracts. As TT Electronics has already been awarded the contract for its specific technical capabilities, other companies in similar fields should consider innovation and technological advancement in the development of unique solutions to be competitive in future procurement processes.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

62218312 CHC/668 -Transparency Notice

Notice Description

THE PROCUREMENT AND REPAIR OF CHINOOK UNIQUE CABLING AND ASSOCIATED SPARES

Procurement Information

The Chinook Project Team, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, intends to place a contract with TT Electronics Fairford Ltd (the Contractor) for the procurement of Chinook unique aircraft cabling and associated spares. The contract has a term of two years and an estimated value of GBP 1,500,000 (ex VAT). In accordance with Section 41(1) of the Procurement Act 2023, the procurement shall be directly awarded to TT Electronics Fairford Ltd, as the justification set out in paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 applies. This provision permits direct award on the basis that for technical reasons the contract may be awarded only to the TT Electronics Fairford Ltd. The unique aircraft cabling and spares were previously designed and manufactured by TT Electronics-IMS. No other economic operator outside the Contractor's group would be able to source and provide the items required under the contract in a manner that meets its requirements. Alternative provision would directly and adversely impact on Chinook airworthiness causing an unacceptable air safety risk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f495
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082359-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31321600 - Shielded cable

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

TT ELECTRONICS FAIFORD

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05f495-2025-12-12T11:07:48Z",
    "date": "2025-12-12T11:07:48Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05f495",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PVRL-5831-GLMM",
            "name": "Defence Equipment and Support",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PVRL-5831-GLMM"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "MOD Abbey Wood",
                "locality": "Bristol",
                "postalCode": "BS34 8JH",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK12"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "iwona.gulska100@mod.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-01352416",
            "name": "TT Electronics Faiford Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "01352416"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "London Road",
                "locality": "Fairford",
                "postalCode": "GL7 4DS",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK13"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "Lorna.Reilly@ttelectronics.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PVRL-5831-GLMM",
        "name": "Defence Equipment and Support"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05f495",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "62218312 CHC/668 -Transparency Notice",
        "description": "THE PROCUREMENT AND REPAIR OF CHINOOK UNIQUE CABLING AND ASSOCIATED SPARES",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Direct award",
        "procurementMethodRationale": "The Chinook Project Team, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, intends to place a contract with TT Electronics Fairford Ltd (the Contractor) for the procurement of Chinook unique aircraft cabling and associated spares. The contract has a term of two years and an estimated value of GBP 1,500,000 (ex VAT). In accordance with Section 41(1) of the Procurement Act 2023, the procurement shall be directly awarded to TT Electronics Fairford Ltd, as the justification set out in paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 applies. This provision permits direct award on the basis that for technical reasons the contract may be awarded only to the TT Electronics Fairford Ltd. The unique aircraft cabling and spares were previously designed and manufactured by TT Electronics-IMS. No other economic operator outside the Contractor's group would be able to source and provide the items required under the contract in a manner that meets its requirements. Alternative provision would directly and adversely impact on Chinook airworthiness causing an unacceptable air safety risk.",
        "specialRegime": [
            "defenceSecurity"
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "singleSuppliersTechnicalReasons"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "pending",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 1800000,
                "amount": 1500000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
            "additionalProcurementCategories": [
                "services"
            ],
            "aboveThreshold": true,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-01352416",
                    "name": "TT Electronics Faiford Limited"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "31321600",
                            "description": "Shielded cable"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-02-23T00:00:00+00:00",
                "endDate": "2028-03-30T23:59:59+01:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2029-03-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "1X Option Year Extension"
            },
            "hasOptions": true,
            "options": {
                "description": "1X Option Year Extension of additional repair and associated spares"
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "082359-2025",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK5",
                    "description": "Transparency notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082359-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-12-12T11:07:48Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2026-02-23T23:59:59+00:00",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}