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title: "Contract for the provision of Future Through Life Customer Support (FTLCS)"
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# Contract for the provision of Future Through Life Customer Support (FTLCS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10ad2bcf-80a5-4629-8aa4-be15f09fbe06

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which has awarded a contract titled "Contract for the provision of Future Through Life Customer Support (FTLCS)" to Boeing Defence UK Limited. This contract, categorized under the helicopters industry, will provide ongoing support for the UK Chinook helicopter fleet and is valued at £590,447,958 for the first six-year pricing period. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2020 and will extend until 31 March 2040. The procurement method used was a limited negotiated procedure, and the award was officially published on 16 April 2020.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the aviation support services sector, particularly those involved in maintenance, repairs, and technical support related to military helicopters. Companies that have expertise in long-term service contracts or possess specialisation in defence-related services would be well-suited to compete in future related tenders. Additionally, businesses that can provide innovative solutions for through-life customer support and maintenance services may find lucrative opportunities as the contract progresses over its two-decade duration.

## Notice

The Chinook Delivery Team (CH-DT) had an urgent a requirement to let a new 20-year QDC contract with Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) for Through Life Customer Support (TLCS) to provide a continuation of in-service support for the UK Chinook helicopter fleet and sustain the VHL capability in the short-term. This contact will supersede the Old non-QDC TLCS contract which was terminated at the end of Pricing Period 3 (PP3) on 31 Mar 20. This contract will endure until 31 Mar 40 and a price of PS590,447,958.35 has been agreed for the first 6-year pricing period of this new contract (PP1). The contract includes spares, repairs, technical support, modification and maintenance activity. The Ch-DT published a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice on 19 Feb 20 for this requirement and the standstill period expired on 2 Mar 20 with no concerns raised by the market. The contract documents have now been redacted and the information is being made publicly available in accordance with MOD transparency obligations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9bd9e11-c71f-4c21-9561-10a026c3b5ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2040 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £590,447,958 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £590,447,958 |
| 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 |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOEING DEFENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34711500 - Helicopters

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2020 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9bd9e11-c71f-4c21-9561-10a026c3b5ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9bd9e11-c71f-4c21-9561-10a026c3b5ca
  16th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da89b26a-839e-438f-8b13-a5789ea2da64
  CHC/615-FTLCS-Redacted Contract Schedules

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

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