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CHC/671 - Provision of Aircraft Wash Rigs - Contract Details Notice

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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03 Aug 2026 at 12:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CHC/671 - Provision of Aircraft Wash Rigs - Contract Details Notice" was managed by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government entity based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This project falls under the defence security industry category, with a focus on supplying wash rigs for Chinook aircraft, including wash kits and accessories. The procurement method used was direct and below threshold, which did not require competition. The award stage has been completed as of 3rd August 2026, with the contracting period running from 26th June 2025 to 30th September 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and manufacturing, particularly those producing goods like washer/dryers, as it involves the supply of specialised equipment for military applications. Fenco Group Ltd, an SME located in Lincoln, acted as the supplier for this specific contract, highlighting that smaller enterprises with niche manufacturing abilities can successfully engage in and fulfil contracts with large governmental bodies such as the Ministry of Defence. The substantial amount of the contract, valued at approximately £93,624, points towards advantageous prospects for SME growth and expansion in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CHC/671 - Provision of Aircraft Wash Rigs - Contract Details Notice

Notice Description

Provision of Wash Rigs for the Chinook Aircraft including the wash kit and accessories to be supplied before 30 September 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073177-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39713210 - Washer/dryers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,028 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

FENCO GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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