--- title: "Contract for the provision of Chinook Future Through Life Customer Support (FTLCS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-72d96881-1a2a-4154-9b90-ad96bc5717db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72d96881-1a2a-4154-9b90-ad96bc5717db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72d96881-1a2a-4154-9b90-ad96bc5717db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72d96881-1a2a-4154-9b90-ad96bc5717db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, HELICOPTERS, CHINOOK PROJECT TEAM" published: "2020-04-23" --- # Contract for the provision of Chinook Future Through Life Customer Support (FTLCS) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, HELICOPTERS, CHINOOK PROJECT TEAM Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72d96881-1a2a-4154-9b90-ad96bc5717db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72d96881-1a2a-4154-9b90-ad96bc5717db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72d96881-1a2a-4154-9b90-ad96bc5717db.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Helicopters, Chinook Project Team, has awarded a contract for the provision of Chinook Future Through Life Customer Support (FTLCS) to Boeing Defence UK Limited. This procurement falls within the services category related to helicopters and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The awarded amount is £590,447,958.35, structured over a 20-year contract period ending on 31 March 2040. The procurement process was completed using a negotiated procedure without prior publication, due to Boeing's unique qualifications and technical capabilities as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Chinook helicopter. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in defence services, maintenance, and technical support for aviation. Companies with expertise in aviation logistics, helicopter maintenance, and supply of associated parts, particularly those with a track record in working with military clients, would be well-positioned to explore further collaborations. Additionally, suppliers capable of providing innovative technological solutions or modifications for helicopter operations may find avenues for growth within the scope of this long-term support contract. ## Notice The Chinook Delivery Team (CH-DT) had an urgent a requirement to let a new 20-year QDC contract with Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) for Through Life Customer Support (TLCS) to provide a continuation of in-service support for the UK Chinook helicopter fleet. This contact supersedes the Old non-QDC TLCS contract which was terminated at the end of Pricing Period 3 (PP3) on 31 Mar 20. This contract will endure until 31 Mar 40 and a price of PS590,447,958.35 has been agreed for the first 6-year pricing period of this new contract (PP1). The contract includes spares, repairs, technical support, modification and maintenance activity. The Ch-DT published a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice on 19 Feb 20 for this requirement and the standstill period expired on 2 Mar 20 with no concerns raised by the market. This contract was placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011) for technical reasons. This is because Boeing is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Design Authority (DA) for the Chinook aircraft. As such, it is the only company with the drawings, information, expertise and tools to provide the necessary technical support to ensure that the aircraft function safely and comply with legislative and Military Aviation Authority (MAA) requirements. The contract documents have now been redacted and the information is being made publicly available in accordance with MOD transparency obligations at the following link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9bd9e11-c71f-4c21-9561-10a026c3b5ca The Cyber Risk Level of this Contract was previously identified as 'low', and the Supplier has signalled its compliance with the identified Cyber risk assessment for this requirement by completing a Supplier Assurance Questionnaire (SAQ)(RAR-H4ZG4VJ7). Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Helicopters.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f86367-b99c-4a5e-900c-f312e112c989 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Mar 2020 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2040 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £590,447,958 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £590,447,958 | | 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, HELICOPTERS, CHINOOK PROJECT TEAM | | 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 | BOEING DEFENCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34711500 - Helicopters ## Release History - 23 Apr 2020 at 06:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f86367-b99c-4a5e-900c-f312e112c989 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f86367-b99c-4a5e-900c-f312e112c989 23rd April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9bd9e11-c71f-4c21-9561-10a026c3b5ca ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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