--- title: "Specialist Support for Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1c8c2308-3b24-4652-a9fa-2e79b112379b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c8c2308-3b24-4652-a9fa-2e79b112379b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c8c2308-3b24-4652-a9fa-2e79b112379b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c8c2308-3b24-4652-a9fa-2e79b112379b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C" published: "2019-04-28" --- # Specialist Support for Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c8c2308-3b24-4652-a9fa-2e79b112379b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c8c2308-3b24-4652-a9fa-2e79b112379b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c8c2308-3b24-4652-a9fa-2e79b112379b.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking bids for the contract titled "Specialist Support for Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs)." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on system quality assurance assessment and review services. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with responses due by 3rd June 2019. The contract is set to commence on 29th September 2019 and has a duration of three years, with the possibility of extension for an additional two years. Services will be requested from various locations in the UK and internationally. This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in airworthiness management and quality assurance services, especially those that have the necessary qualifications, such as Chartered Quality Practitioner status. Companies with expertise in compliance with Military Aviation Authority regulations and those capable of providing Deputy Continuing Airworthiness Manager and Quality Manager support are particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this contract could drive significant growth in the defence services sector. ## Notice Joint Helicopter Command has a requirement for Specialist Support Services for multiple Military Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (Mil CAMOs), to remain compliant with the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) regulations.There are six Mil CAMOs to be maintained in accordance with the Regulatory Article (RA) 4900 Series, by Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP).The CAMOs are based at multiple locations nationally and internationally and have some platform specific tasks. One CAMO requires Deputy Continuing Airworthiness Manager (DCAM) support with the others requiring Quality Manager (QM) support. Contractors for DCAM support should understand the requirements outlined in RA 4945(1) 'Personnel Requirements - MRP Part M Sub Part G', noting the Acceptable Means of Compliance listed at Para 1. They should also hold at least, or equivalent: a. EC(UK) Professional Registration - CEng. b. Chartered Quality Practitioner (CQP MCQI). c. Ability to comply with a Competency Framework of a platform specific Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME). Contractors for QM support should understand the requirements outlined in RA 4951 'Quality System - MRP Part M Sub part G' and should hold at least, or equivalent: a. Chartered Quality Practitioner (CQP MCQI). b. Quality Assurance Lead Auditor to a recognised standard (ISO 9001:2015 or AS9100). It is anticipated that the contract will be in place with effect 29 September 2019 for a 3-year period plus an option for a further one plus one year. A Cyber Risk Assessment has been carried out for this requirement. The risk has been assessed as LOW, Reference No: RAR-4M8ZQ6NX. Please respond to the Risk Assessment and demonstrate compliance and include within your tender, further information can be located here - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/supplier-cyber-protection-service. Potential Service Providers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity using the access code F84NR6Z88J. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing user name and password.Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. The deadline for submitting your response is 03/06/2019 10:00. Please refer to the FAQs if you have any difficulties. 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-Andover: System quality assurance assessment and review services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69e642f4-ce55-4804-b6ca-562f8a6066de | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Sep 2019 - 28 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,467,000 | | 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, C&C, C&C | | Locality | ANDOVER | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP11 8HJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Test Valley | | Electoral ward | Andover Millway | | Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2019 at 08:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69e642f4-ce55-4804-b6ca-562f8a6066de ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69e642f4-ce55-4804-b6ca-562f8a6066de 28th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/supplier-cyber-protection-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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