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title: "Training Aids and Initial Provisioning For Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carrier Marine Evacuation System (MES)"
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# Training Aids and Initial Provisioning For Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carrier Marine Evacuation System (MES)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f1de885-a23c-4e40-812a-9503da5ee242

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a procurement process for the supply of training aids and initial provisioning spares for the Marine Evacuation System (MES) of the Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carrier. This procurement, classified under goods with the CPV code 35520000 (Parts for warships), has a total value of £2,631,240 and is currently in the Award stage, following a limited procurement method that was negotiated without a call for competition. The award date was on 17 October 2016, and the contract period runs from 20 January 2017 until 20 January 2019. The delivery address for the items is located in Portsmouth (PO1 3LU), England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in maritime supplies, particularly those providing parts and equipment for military and naval applications. Companies that have experience in delivering high-quality goods in the defence sector, especially those capable of responding to the unique requirements of the Ministry of Defence, would be well-suited to engage in such tenders. This procurement can potentially enhance business growth for suppliers capable of meeting stringent quality and delivery standards in a regulated environment.

## Notice

Training Aids and Initial Provisioning Spares for Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carrier Marine Evacuation System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53ea2075-904e-4508-80dd-8237ffbcdcd0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2017 - 20 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,631,240 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,617,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFECRAFT SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35520000 - Parts for warships

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2017 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53ea2075-904e-4508-80dd-8237ffbcdcd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53ea2075-904e-4508-80dd-8237ffbcdcd0
  6th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6fd12222-11b1-4265-ab7b-7d8e60f88a13
  SHIPACQ108 REDACTED CONTRACT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1654023-8eb8-4d95-b31c-d1da6b96a405
  REDACTION MATRIX

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