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title: "Transparency Notice - Provision of Brightstar Control Boxes"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2018-02-22"
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# Transparency Notice - Provision of Brightstar Control Boxes

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-415cab6e-5731-4771-b6fe-533289626235

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Brightstar Control Boxes" to support the Merlin helicopter, under the works category of parts for aircraft, spacecraft, and helicopters. The contract, valued at £23,635.20, was awarded on 18th December 2017 and is currently active until 28th February 2018. This tender was initiated as a single tender action and is classified as a direct procurement method. The delivery address is located in South West England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in aerospace components or similar works, allowing them to expand their portfolio through collaboration with a major governmental entity. Companies with expertise in aerospace engineering, manufacturing, or related services would be particularly well-suited to respond to such contracts, facilitating their growth by entering into government contracting avenues and enhancing their visibility in the defence sector.

## Notice

Transparency Award Notice - Works Contract for the provision of Brightstar Control Boxes to support the Merlin helicopter.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3595fa7-181c-4c70-83db-57bd37142754 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,635 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,635 |
| 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 8QW |
| 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 | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LFD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34730000 - Parts for aircraft, spacecraft and helicopters

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2018 at 08:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3595fa7-181c-4c70-83db-57bd37142754

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3595fa7-181c-4c70-83db-57bd37142754
  22nd February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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