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715889490 - CHC/673 Enabling Support Contract for Chinook Aircraft Covers

Ministry of Defence

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14 Aug 2026 at 15:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is procuring an enabling support contract for Chinook aircraft covers. The requirement concerns the supply of aircraft equipment, specifically covers used with Chinook aircraft, rather than broader aircraft maintenance or support services. Delivery is required in the United Kingdom. The procurement is classified as a goods contract and falls under the defence and security regime. It is managed by the Ministry of Defence from its Abbey Wood site in Bristol. The requirement is arranged as a single package, covering the complete aircraft-cover supply need. Businesses supplying protective covers or related aircraft equipment for defence use should assess the technical requirements and contractual documentation before deciding whether the opportunity fits their capabilities.

The process reached tender: the Ministry of Defence invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Bidders could submit electronically through the Defence Sourcing Portal. Enquiries were due by 9 September 2026 at 10:00, and offers were due by 28 September 2026 at 10:00. The single lot has an estimated value of £341,666 excluding VAT, or £410,000 including VAT. The contract is planned to run from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2031. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The published selection information states that conditions of participation do not apply. Award criteria documentation is available through the Defence Sourcing Portal.

This opportunity suits suppliers able to provide aircraft covers as specialist defence equipment, particularly businesses with relevant manufacturing, sourcing, quality assurance and fulfilment capability. Experience producing protective covers for aircraft or other demanding aerospace and defence applications would help a bidder demonstrate a sound understanding of fit, protection, durability, handling and supply requirements, subject to the technical specification. Suppliers should be able to support a long-term Ministry of Defence requirement and maintain reliable delivery arrangements across the United Kingdom. The procurement is expressly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises, and its published selection information does not impose conditions of participation. Businesses should review the award criteria and technical requirements in the Defence Sourcing Portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715889490 - CHC/673 Enabling Support Contract for Chinook Aircraft Covers

Notice Description

715889490 - CHC/673 Procurement of an Enabling Support Contract for Chinook Aircraft Covers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e4d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077759-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34741000 - Aircraft equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£341,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£341,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
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

Further Information

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