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title: "Purchase of BT80 and BT533 Parachute Systsems"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-739d5885-22fb-42f4-a205-63fe54e1af0b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2017-05-26"
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# Purchase of BT80 and BT533 Parachute Systsems

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-739d5885-22fb-42f4-a205-63fe54e1af0b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, which has awarded a contract titled "Purchase of BT80 and BT533 Parachute Systems" in the goods category, specifically focusing on parachutes. This contract is located in the South East of England and follows a limited procurement method negotiated without a call for competition. The contract's value is approximately £5.583 million, and it officially commenced on 31st March 2017, with an end date set for 31st March 2022. The tender period concluded on 30th March 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying parachute systems and related equipment, particularly those that can ensure high-quality standards and compliance with the UK MOD's requirements. Companies that specialise in aerospace components, safety systems, or advanced materials may find this contract beneficial, as the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE typically seeks reliable suppliers for national defence operations.

## Notice

Notice of Contract Award for the Supply of BT80 and BT533 parachutes for the UK MOD

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/651a2486-3c4c-4318-bdb3-589a55602e1a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,583,517 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,592,903 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZODIAC AEROSAFETY SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39523000 - Parachutes

## Release History

- 26 May 2017 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/651a2486-3c4c-4318-bdb3-589a55602e1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/651a2486-3c4c-4318-bdb3-589a55602e1a
  26th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/376f86da-4da5-4c18-97cd-987dabaee9d2
  Redacted version of Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5e463d4-6320-46e2-abcd-fe40fda331ac
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6849d19d-d4d5-4c9e-a6bd-0857e414130d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae942e9e-288f-409a-a0bd-91109c70b07d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23f7c25c-754b-4cfc-a1ec-c87965e3fee8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eedb77fd-06bb-4fdd-abc9-f9862b9e67e0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/35685caf-c182-4093-8b48-323e3d52f520
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8b551b8-3c5b-4f05-96fc-682a6e233cea
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82c61674-e7a8-4493-8255-014b1ce27785
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e8c267a-7934-4abc-af65-5e62d8f0f53f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dfed9474-9a16-4147-9b98-31a336aca87e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46f17534-0dd1-44e7-ae8c-624699dcb377
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ea36798-9043-4b27-a6c9-355dee7d4b3e

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