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title: "Programme Hades Region 1 - Provision of Technical Support Services in Wales and the West Midlands"
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# Programme Hades Region 1 - Provision of Technical Support Services in Wales and the West Midlands

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8942627f-04b8-4662-a461-e2e23053f423

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has extended its contract titled "Programme Hades Region 1 - Provision of Technical Support Services in Wales and the West Midlands". This contract, originally set to run from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2023, now includes a further extension until 31 March 2027. The procurement, classified under "Defence services" (CPV 75220000), involves providing technical support at various military establishments in Wales and the West Midlands. The procurement process utilised a selective method described as a competitive procedure with negotiation, above the threshold. The contract's value is £58,713,680, and the key dates include the award date of 16 November 2017 and the most recent contract update on 26 September 2024.

This extension provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in defence support services, particularly those with expertise in military technical support. The contract size suggests that it is best suited for large enterprises capable of meeting the scale and complexity of such requirements. Given that SMEs and VCSEs are marked as unsuitable, those businesses focused on defence systems, technical maintenance, and operational support should find this contract ripe for strategic alliances and long-term planning, potentially enhancing growth through consistent and substantial government engagements.

## Notice

Provision of technical support services at various military establishments in Wales and the West Midlands. Contract starting 01/04/2018 and finishing 31/03/2023, with a further two year option. Since the initial Contract Notice was published the 2 priced option years have been taken up. On 26 September 2024 this Contract was extended and will now expire 31 March 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88659c22-be88-445c-9a72-13f904f9fdc7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,713,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,713,680 |
| 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 | NAPHILL |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BABOCK AEROSPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75220000 - Defence services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 09:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88659c22-be88-445c-9a72-13f904f9fdc7
- 6 Jul 2018 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88659c22-be88-445c-9a72-13f904f9fdc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88659c22-be88-445c-9a72-13f904f9fdc7
  18th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af6398e6-21bc-4922-b8a1-167d9cb0717d
  Statement of requirements & Contract Schedules

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