--- title: "Supply Chain Notice: BDUK Aircraft B737 NG Derivative Fuel Tank Purge Equipment and Associated Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6978ae42-bfad-4d00-939b-134e4531c207" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6978ae42-bfad-4d00-939b-134e4531c207" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6978ae42-bfad-4d00-939b-134e4531c207.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6978ae42-bfad-4d00-939b-134e4531c207.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-10-30" --- # Supply Chain Notice: BDUK Aircraft B737 NG Derivative Fuel Tank Purge Equipment and Associated Training Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6978ae42-bfad-4d00-939b-134e4531c207 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6978ae42-bfad-4d00-939b-134e4531c207) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6978ae42-bfad-4d00-939b-134e4531c207.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a procurement process for the supply and maintenance of B737 NG Derivative Fuel Tank Purge Equipment and the provision of associated training. Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from potential subcontractors. This tender, classified under "Aircraft maintenance services" with an estimated contract value of £50,000, operates under a limited procurement method and is currently in the tender stage. Submissions must be completed by 5 November 2024, with the contract set to commence on 6 January 2025 and conclude by 31 March 2025. The service location for this procurement is Scotland, United Kingdom. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in aircraft maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in fuel tank purge systems and training provisions. The procurement is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), offering a chance to collaborate with Boeing Defence UK and potentially secure future opportunities under BDUK's procurement practices. Interested businesses must submit a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) as part of the EOI process and comply with Boeing's procurement best practices and proprietary information agreements. ## Notice Boeing Defence UK (Boeing) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from potential subcontractors for the provision of: - Aircraft B737 NG Derivative Fuel Tank Purge Equipment and recommended maintenance - servicing - Associated training To submit an EOI, potential subcontractors must complete and submit a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ). Following review of the EOI, BDUK reserve the right to conduct clarification questions sessions to refine requirements collaboratively. Once a clear understanding of requirements is achieved, we will issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ). If you are a member of JOSCAR, please include your member number in your response. Boeing will carry out its pre-qualification and procurement in accordance with Boeing procurement best practices and procedures. These processes cannot and shall not be deemed to be public procurement processes for the purposes of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or The Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. Accordingly, in line with its current procurement best practices and procedures, Boeing will notify candidates in writing whether they have been successful in their EOI and will proceed to the tender stage, or whether their EOI has been unsuccessful. Boeing's decision on the candidates it takes forward to the tender stage is final, within its sole discretion and cannot be appealed. Additional information: Please note that participating in this opportunity requires completing a prequalification questionnaire. Please be aware that any future procurement activity will be subject to a Proprietary Information Agreement with Boeing and contracts will be based on BDUK Standard General Provisions (UKGPs) and the Ministry of Defence Customer Contract Requirements (CCR). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b18c667-40a9-4bb8-9199-aab8f10ceb40 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 1EJ | | 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 | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services ## Release History - 30 Oct 2024 at 07:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b18c667-40a9-4bb8-9199-aab8f10ceb40 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b18c667-40a9-4bb8-9199-aab8f10ceb40 30th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4dd97c04-6b44-4bda-b313-eaa8ee0a7ae5 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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