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title: "Purchase of HCU-6/E AIR CARGO PALLET FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 463L CARGO HANDLING SYSTEM"
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# Purchase of HCU-6/E AIR CARGO PALLET FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 463L CARGO HANDLING SYSTEM

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, AIR COMMODITIES PROJECT TEAM (AC PT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fbf6963-4bb5-4e03-8472-70dad28b7f1c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Air Support, Air Commodities Project Team (AC PT), has completed a tender process for the purchase of HCU-6/E Air Cargo Pallets intended for use with the 463L Cargo Handling System. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as aircraft equipment. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, and the contract has been awarded to AAR Mobility Systems. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 26th February 2020, with the contract period spanning from 26th February 2020 to 25th February 2021.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft equipment and logistics. Companies that can fulfil the requirements for delivering high-quality aircraft handling equipment and have the capability to engage in significant contracts with government agencies will be well-positioned to compete. With a contract value of £920,352, this tender can facilitate growth for suppliers capable of meeting stringent defence procurement standards.

## Notice

Aircraft equipment. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Aircraft equipment.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc5a930-01eb-46ac-960d-b15922620328 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2020 - 25 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £920,352 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £920,352 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, AIR COMMODITIES PROJECT TEAM (AC PT) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| 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 | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AAR MOBILITY SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34741000 - Aircraft equipment

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2020 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc5a930-01eb-46ac-960d-b15922620328

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc5a930-01eb-46ac-960d-b15922620328
  14th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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