--- title: "CHC 655 Air Crew Lights CF CN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0aa22289-e560-4b48-bc8a-c35f97395a01" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0aa22289-e560-4b48-bc8a-c35f97395a01" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0aa22289-e560-4b48-bc8a-c35f97395a01.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0aa22289-e560-4b48-bc8a-c35f97395a01.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-07-27" --- # CHC 655 Air Crew Lights CF CN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0aa22289-e560-4b48-bc8a-c35f97395a01 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0aa22289-e560-4b48-bc8a-c35f97395a01) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0aa22289-e560-4b48-bc8a-c35f97395a01.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process for the provision of a replacement Crewman's torch/Night light under the title "CHC 655 Air Crew Lights CF CN". The procurement falls under the industry category of "Electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipment". The tender has a value of 760,000 GBP and follows a selective procurement method. The tender period ends on 28th August 2023, and the contract period is set to run from 30th November 2023 to 31st March 2024, with delivery addresses in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement opportunity from the Ministry of Defence can benefit businesses that specialize in providing electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipment. SMEs are particularly suited for this opportunity. The tender presents a chance for businesses to secure a contract with a prestigious institution and contribute to military aviation operations. Businesses capable of meeting the detailed technical specifications and delivery requirements outlined in the tender document are encouraged to consider participating in this competitive process. ## Notice Provision of a replacement Crewman's torch/Night light. This capability should: (1) The user shall be able to (TUSBAT) operate the system within the operating envelope and limitations of the host platform. Applicable to RW aircraft and expected flight envelope is at low level. (2) The user requires a system that permits normal or emergency egress from the host platform. (3) The user requires a system that shall operate independently of, and not, interfere with, existing A/C systems including Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) (4) The user requires a system that is sufficiently robust to allow sustained operation in a military aviation environment. (5) The user shall be able to charge torch from mains electricity. (6) The user shall be able to operate the light single handed and weigh less than 3 kgs. (7) The user shall be at to tether the torch to either himself or the air frame when using in open doors. This tether solution shall be sufficiently robust to allow sustained operation in a military aviation environment. (8) The light should be able to operate in both white light and IR light modes (9) Be capable of at least 4000-lumens. (10) Be effective out to at least 1500m. (11) Be powered by internal battery for no less than 60 minutes constant operation (12) Have a built in power level indicator, compatible with Night Vision Googles DPQQ available at https://contracts.mod.uk/go/3334282301893F519646 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88f0d932-e593-4848-9cdb-f35e51756b5b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £760,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8QW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Filton | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35642000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipment ## Release History - 27 Jul 2023 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88f0d932-e593-4848-9cdb-f35e51756b5b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88f0d932-e593-4848-9cdb-f35e51756b5b 27th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/3334282301893F519646 Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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