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title: "Provision of Maintenance, Repair and Consumable Spares for CYPRES Auto Activation Devices (AAD)"
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published: "2020-08-14"
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# Provision of Maintenance, Repair and Consumable Spares for CYPRES Auto Activation Devices (AAD)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, C17 COMMAND SUPPORT AND AIRBORNE EQUIPMENT PROJECT TEAM (CSAE PT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24b939f5-9c56-4253-94b7-6b2c73a9d313

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Air Support, C17 Command Support and Airborne Equipment Project Team (CSAE PT), which is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Maintenance, Repair and Consumable Spares for CYPRES Auto Activation Devices (AAD)." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for parachutes, and is located in the UK. The tender period has concluded as of 14th July 2020, with the contract set to commence on 13th September 2020 and running until 31st March 2025. The total value of the award is £476,000 and was awarded to Airtec GmbH & Co. KG Safety Systems. The procurement method details have not been specified in the announcement.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in maintenance and repair services, particularly those that supply safety equipment like parachute systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore such tenders, as they may find the procurement aligns with their capabilities, especially in providing specialist goods and services. Engaging in this contract could enhance their market presence and foster growth within the defence and safety sectors.

## Notice

Provision of Maintenance, Repair and Consumable Spares for CYPRES Auto Activation Devices (AAD). The AAD (commonly known as a CYPRES) is an essential safety component for parachute training and operations; it automatically deploys the reserve canopy at a minimum altitude if the parachutist has become incapacitated. 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: Parachutes.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ec91e3-e784-4020-9553-3841bf4173bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £476,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £476,000 |
| 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, AIR SUPPORT, C17 COMMAND SUPPORT AND AIRBORNE EQUIPMENT PROJECT TEAM (CSAE 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRTEC GMBH & CO. KG SAFETY SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39523000 - Parachutes

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2020 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ec91e3-e784-4020-9553-3841bf4173bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ec91e3-e784-4020-9553-3841bf4173bd
  14th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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