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title: "TRANSPARENCY NOTICE: C17CSAE/700782369 Provision of Maintenance, Repair and Consumable Spares for CYPRES Auto Activation Devices (ADD)"
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# TRANSPARENCY NOTICE: C17CSAE/700782369 Provision of Maintenance, Repair and Consumable Spares for CYPRES Auto Activation Devices (ADD)

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26c1f58f-2157-491d-8219-1c9686db11f1

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Defence Equipment & Support, focuses on the provision of maintenance, repair, and consumable spares for CYPRES Auto Activation Devices. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Parachutes" and is classified as a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period commenced on 23rd September 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2025, with an estimated total contract value of £476,000. The tender period for submissions closed on 26th August 2020 and the contract award notice was published on 7th October 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance, repair, and supply of aerial equipment, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in parachute technology, safety systems, and ancillary services could find this contract particularly relevant, enabling them to expand their market presence within the defence and aerospace sectors. Such opportunities could lead to long-term partnerships, given the contract’s duration and scale.

## Notice

Provision of Maintenance, Repair and Consumable Spares for CYPRES Auto Activation Devices (ADD).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c994f47b-56a2-4c6c-b537-94166ef04d58 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £476,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,914 |
| 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 7 Oct 2020 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c994f47b-56a2-4c6c-b537-94166ef04d58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c994f47b-56a2-4c6c-b537-94166ef04d58
  7th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/687b8a71-ae8b-414b-a093-e6880882a82a
  Master T&C's at award

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