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title: "Support to Chinook Electro Optical Sensor Turret (EOST)"
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# Support to Chinook Electro Optical Sensor Turret (EOST)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5941c68a-63c1-4852-b5cc-b14ccad242e2

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking support for the Chinook Electro Optical Sensor Turret (EOST) under a contract classified as repair and maintenance services for helicopters. The procurement process was initiated as a tender, and it has now reached completion. The contract was awarded to Leonardo MW Limited, with a total value of £2,325,364. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2019 and is scheduled to conclude on 30th June 2022. This procurement method was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the tender submission deadline having passed on 1st June 2019. The service delivery location is within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in helicopter maintenance and repair services, as well as those skilled in optical sensor technology. Although the tender has been awarded, businesses in similar sectors should monitor future procurement activities by the Ministry of Defence, as they may provide additional avenues for collaboration or competition. Large service providers with experience in defence contracts will be particularly well-suited to engage in upcoming opportunities in this niche market.

## Notice

Contract awarded on a single source basis to Leonardo MW Limited.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c642fb8-bcc5-4b6c-b66c-06b7f6e29c28 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,325,364 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,325,364 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEONARDO MW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50212000 - Repair and maintenance services of helicopters

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2019 at 13:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c642fb8-bcc5-4b6c-b66c-06b7f6e29c28
- 4 Jul 2019 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c642fb8-bcc5-4b6c-b66c-06b7f6e29c28

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c642fb8-bcc5-4b6c-b66c-06b7f6e29c28
  4th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46d0310e-2587-418c-9b93-0a911b52fe05
  Commercially Sensitive Info
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/278101a1-1eab-41f4-9633-d96e8a874a79
  Contract Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2bccb9ae-0dc5-476d-93d0-1a7e4a3aef0d
  Invitation to Negotiate
- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/project/buyer/displayNotice.html?id=71772013&type=VoluntaryExAnteTransparencyNotice
  Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice

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