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title: "C17CSAE/706048451 - Large Boat Aerial Delivery (LBAD)"
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# C17CSAE/706048451 - Large Boat Aerial Delivery (LBAD)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12b3f924-5631-4a2f-8158-6ccf87ff7ec8

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Ministry of Defence focuses on the "Large Boat Aerial Delivery (LBAD)" project, which involves delivering rigid hulled boats into maritime environments using parachutes. This project falls under the "Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment" industry category, with operations located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the "Award" stage, having been initiated as a competitive quotation under the limited procurement method. Significant dates include the tender period ending on 28th March 2025 and the contract period spanning from 31st March 2025 to 31st March 2035. The awarded contract totals £24,000,000 and has been granted to IrvinGQ Limited.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale enterprises capable of supporting military-grade equipment supply and delivery services. The project's demands, including provisions for spares, repairs, and technical documents, are well-suited for companies experienced in defence sector logistics and supply chain management. Although the procurement's limited method might restrict participation to select bidders, businesses with a strong presence and track record in defence contracting are likely to be competitive contenders in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

The UK Armed Forces require the ability to airdrop a range of rigid hulled boats with tailgating parachutists into maritime environments, by day or night, worldwide from the Atlas C Mk1 aircraft (A400M). Requirements also include (but are not limited to) spares provisioning, level 4 contractor repairs, Design Organisation (DO) and/or Coordinating Design Organisation (CDO) responsibilities, technical documentation management, and Post Design Services (PDS). Additional information: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11da91b3-8901-4120-86f8-fa7816d583d6

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cdf24f6-14f2-455b-b56d-c1bc66be7f57 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,000,000 |
| 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 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 | IRVINGQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cdf24f6-14f2-455b-b56d-c1bc66be7f57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cdf24f6-14f2-455b-b56d-c1bc66be7f57
  10th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d35097a-6089-467c-9da5-7eed46fec940
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11da91b3-8901-4120-86f8-fa7816d583d6
  External link

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