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title: "CCDT/598 Advanced Military Fan Systems"
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# CCDT/598 Advanced Military Fan Systems

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-676b072e-7fb5-4f40-a3d4-d9f22410e5f7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to enhance its capabilities through a recently awarded contract titled "CCDT/598 Advanced Military Fan Systems." This project falls under the category of research and experimental development services and is located in the South West of England. The procurement process has proceeded via a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, culminating in a contract value of £16 million. The contract period commenced on 14 February 2020 and will run until 30 July 2025, reflecting a significant investment in the Future Combat Air Systems Technology initiative. It's noteworthy that the procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with key dates having recently passed.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in advanced aerospace technologies, particularly those specialising in research and development services related to aircraft propulsion and integration. Companies that have strong capabilities in enhancing propulsion systems or aerospace design may find this a compelling opportunity to collaborate with established entities like Rolls-Royce Plc, the selected supplier for this contract. This initiative signals a push towards innovation in military aviation technology, making it an attractive prospect for larger firms that can meet the technical requirements and scale of the project.

## Notice

Published for transparency purposed only. DO NOT APPLY. The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), Future Capabilities Group has placed a circa 4.5 year, single sourced contract under the directive and funding of the Future Combat Air Systems Technology initiative, for the development and demonstration of an Advanced Military Aerospace Fan Systems (AMFS) Technology and Capability Concept Demonstrator, with Rolls-Royce Plc, (RR). The contract seeks to complement, complete and extend extant research and development carried out by RR under previous programmes and will focus on the development, experimentation, analysis and enhancement of Aircraft Vertical Lift and propulsion systems; their design and manufacturing technologies, air-vehicle integration and potential to increase aircraft performance and capability, whilst reducing through life costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e66b154f-6f78-4da1-af5b-b515dd67378a |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2020 - 30 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,000,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROLLS-ROYCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2020 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e66b154f-6f78-4da1-af5b-b515dd67378a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e66b154f-6f78-4da1-af5b-b515dd67378a
  3rd March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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