--- title: "C17CSAE_702116450 Contracts Finder Awarded Contract and Transparency Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-53ec406d-de6c-46e2-8d42-7b2fe9ff17d2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-53ec406d-de6c-46e2-8d42-7b2fe9ff17d2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-53ec406d-de6c-46e2-8d42-7b2fe9ff17d2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-53ec406d-de6c-46e2-8d42-7b2fe9ff17d2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-11-11" --- # C17CSAE_702116450 Contracts Finder Awarded Contract and Transparency Notice Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53ec406d-de6c-46e2-8d42-7b2fe9ff17d2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-53ec406d-de6c-46e2-8d42-7b2fe9ff17d2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-53ec406d-de6c-46e2-8d42-7b2fe9ff17d2.json) ## Summary The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), through its C17CSAE Delivery Team, has awarded a contract to Military Freefall Solutions Inc for the provision of parachute packing and maintenance services. This contract, titled "C17CSAE_702116450 Contracts Finder Awarded Contract and Transparency Notice," falls under the industry category of parachutes (CPV ID: 39523000). The procurement was conducted using a selective (restricted) procedure, appropriate for contracts above the threshold. Announced on 11th November 2024, the award was effective from 6th November 2024, with an initial contract duration ending on 31st March 2029. The scope includes potential extension periods of two additional years and optional tasks throughout the contract’s life. Services will be delivered to various regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. This tender presents considerable business growth opportunities, particularly attractive to SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises). Given the contract's scale and multi-year duration, companies with capabilities in military equipment maintenance and logistics can leverage this contract to expand their market reach and operational footprint. The nature of the services required—parachute packing and maintenance—makes this an ideal opportunity for firms specialising in aviation and defence support services. With a significant contractual value of £61,000,000, businesses can benefit from steady revenue stream potential and opportunities to showcase their expertise to the MOD, paving the way for future contracts within the defence sector. ## Notice The C17CSAE Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("MOD"), hereby announces award of a contract to Military Freefall Solutions Inc for the Provision of Parachute Packing and Maintenance in the South West USA. The Contract was awarded to Military Freefall Solutions Inc on 6th November 2024. The awarded value of the Contract as stated in this notice does not represent the commitment made by the Authority at Contract award. The published figure includes the initial contract duration, plus the price of two Option Years which the Authority may exercise to extend the service. The figure also includes a significant number of optional tasks that may be exercised throughout the duration of the Contract. The initial contract duration period is 6th November 2024 until 31st March 2029. The Contract also includes two 12 month extension periods that may be exercised by the Authority. A redacted version of the contract has been attached to this notice for Transparency purposes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d0b295-0da3-4591-841a-07175f437601 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | 6 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £61,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £61,000,000 | | 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 | MILITARY FREEFALL SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39523000 - Parachutes ## Release History - 11 Nov 2024 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d0b295-0da3-4591-841a-07175f437601 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d0b295-0da3-4591-841a-07175f437601 11th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28d867dc-238a-4fdc-b7fa-a16e6f5bc5db n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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