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HPASOS MK2 Support

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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05 May 2026 at 15:25

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority in the UK, has completed the procurement process for the HPASOS MK2 Support contract. The aim is the procurement and support of the Helicopter Pilot and Aircrew Supplementary Oxygen System (HPASOS) MK2. Located in Bristol, this direct award contract is managed under the procurement method of 'direct award', with Summit Defence Ltd being awarded as the supplier. The contract, valued at approximately £1,757,796.50 excluding VAT, spans a duration of three years, starting from 31 August 2026, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. This contract falls under the defence and security special regime and is crucial for the readiness and operational capability of the RAF Chinook fleet. Key dates include the contract’s start date and the due date for future signature scheduled on the same day.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in defence equipment, particularly those with expertise in aviation and supplementary oxygen systems for aircraft. Summit Defence Ltd, as a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), capitalises on its unique technical knowledge and compliance with safety standards essential to meet the MoD’s requirements. Companies with similar technical expertise in defence aviation systems or who can integrate advanced safety and operational support solutions may find themselves well-positioned to compete for future contracts or extensions. This procurement highlights the criticalimportance of addressing stringent defence needs, creating niche opportunities for specialised suppliers in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HPASOS MK2 Support

Notice Description

Procurement and support of the Helicopter Pilot and Aircrew Supplementary Oxygen System (HPASOS) MK2.

Procurement Information

The Chinook Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a contract with Summit Defence Limited for the provision and support of a supplementary oxygen system to use onboard the Chinook H47(ER) aircraft by its Ready for Training Release to Service date that in turn will enable declaration of Initial Operating Capability (IOC) in due course. The estimated contract value is circa PS1,757,796.50 ex VAT for a duration of 3 years. It is considered that the award of the Contract as a Direct Award is lawful in accordance paragraph 20 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 on grounds that it is a defence authority contract, a defence and security contract not solely by virtue of s7(1)(g) of the Procurement Act and it is necessary to award the contract directly in order to enhance or maintain the operational capability, effectiveness, readiness for action, safety or security of the armed forces. Summit Defence Ltd are the suppliers of the In-Service Supplementary Oxygen System used onboard the current fleet of Chinook aircraft, and have met the aircraft design and integration requirements, and have satisfied the MoD's standards for safety and airworthiness for service. Summit Defence Ltd are therefore the only supplier that has the technical knowledge and documentary evidence necessary for meeting MoD's safety standards for supplementary oxygen systems to fulfil this requirement. No other supplier would be able to pass the integration, safety standards and Suitability for Service tests within the timescales required by the MoD to fulfil this requirement so as to maintain operational capability and readiness for action for the Royal Air Force . Obtaining goods from any other supplier would result in disproportionate and unacceptable technical risk creating an unacceptable operational risk and capability gap.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041202-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34731700 - Parts for helicopters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,757,796 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SUMMIT DEFENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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