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62218312 CHC/668 -Transparency Notice

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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24 Jun 2026 at 15:36

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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12 Dec 2025 at 11:07

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a direct award for the procurement and repair of Chinook unique cabling and associated spares by the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), a central government public authority in the UK. Located in Bristol, DE&S is overseeing this project under the defence and security special regime. The award was made to TT Electronics Faiford Limited, a large supplier based in Fairford, UK, on 24th June 2026, with a contract period starting on 13th July 2026 and ending on 30th June 2028. The procurement method was direct, justified by technical reasons, ensuring airworthiness and safety standards for Chinook aircraft, and the total gross contract value is £1,810,694, with an option for an additional year extension.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the defence sector, particularly those specialising in aircraft cabling and repair services. Large-scale manufacturers and suppliers with technical expertise in military-grade components, particularly in cabling, would find this contract well-suited for their capabilities. Given the nature of the direct award due to technical specificity, businesses with existing contracts or prior experience working with the Ministry of Defence may have competitive advantages. The project promises growth potential through continued collaboration with a major public authority, facilitating the expansion into broader defence procurement markets.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f495
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059592-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£1,508,912 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20257 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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