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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 13:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Defence Equipment and Support procured aircraft wash rigs for Chinook aircraft, including the associated wash kit and accessories. This is a goods requirement for specialist aircraft cleaning equipment rather than a cleaning service. The buying organisation is Defence Equipment and Support, the Ministry of Defence body responsible for acquiring and supporting defence equipment. Delivery was required in the United Kingdom. The requirement sits within the defence and security sector and is relevant to manufacturers, distributors and specialist equipment suppliers able to provide aircraft-compatible wash rigs together with their supporting kits and accessories. Businesses supplying industrial washing equipment may be relevant where they can demonstrate that their products are suitable for military aircraft operations and the required delivery environment.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded following a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. One lot was awarded to Fenco Group Ltd. The award was active and the contract was signed on 26 June 2025, with a contract period from 26 June 2025 to 30 September 2025. The contract value was £78,028.58 excluding VAT, or £93,624.30 including VAT. The requirement covered one lot for the provision of aircraft wash rigs. The award concerned washer-dryer equipment classified under CPV 39713210, for delivery in the United Kingdom. Fenco Group Ltd, an SME, was the selected supplier. The stated procurement route was used under the defence and security special regime.

This award provides a clear indication of Defence Equipment and Support’s requirement for dedicated aircraft wash-rig capability for Chinook operations. Suppliers best placed to compete for a comparable requirement would be able to provide robust, aircraft-compatible washing equipment, complete wash kits and the necessary accessories as an integrated package. Credibility would depend on understanding the operational needs of military aircraft maintenance and supplying equipment suitable for use in a defence environment. Manufacturers, specialist distributors and smaller engineering or industrial-equipment businesses may be relevant, particularly where they can demonstrate dependable product performance, practical support and the capacity to deliver a complete equipment package rather than standalone washing units. Experience with defence customers or controlled operational settings would strengthen a supplier’s position.

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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 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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