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title: "C17CSAE/701577736 - C-17 Life Raft Overhaul, Maintenance, Inspection & Provision"
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# C17CSAE/701577736 - C-17 Life Raft Overhaul, Maintenance, Inspection & Provision

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89dbdca0-f43f-4a7f-b8af-ea41373733d6

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Safran Aerosystems Services UK Limited for the C-17 Life Raft Overhaul, Maintenance, Inspection & Provision. The contract spans from 4th October 2022 to 31st March 2027, with options for a further 5 years. The procurement method used was a Negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract is valued at approximately £0.399m and falls under the services category. The procurement stage is in the award phase, and the contract period has specific start and end dates.

This tender for the C-17 Life Raft Overhaul presents business growth opportunities for organisations involved in in-service support, maintenance services, and related areas. Companies experienced in providing base overhaul, periodical inspections, and installation of replacement sub-assemblies would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The buying organisation, the UK Ministry of Defence, is located in Essex, South East England. Businesses interested in providing these services should consider the specific contract period and value, as well as the negotiated procurement method used in this process.

## Notice

The C- 17 Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) (the Authority), had a requirement for in-service support, maintenance services, periodical inspections, minor repairs, base overhaul and installation of replacement sub-assemblies in relation to the UK C-17 Life Raft capability. The Authority has awarded a new contract to renew the exiting provision for the period: 4 October 2022 to 31st March 2027 (with options to extend by an additional 5 (five) years) at an approximate value of PS0.399m (Inclusive of VAT) to Safran Aerosystems Services UK Limited (Safran UK).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66294e9e-0397-4710-9a51-cfa2dc062274 |
| 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 | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £399,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £399,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM77 7AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Great Notley & Black Notley |
| Westminster constituency | Braintree |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFRAN AEROSYSTEMS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34515200 - Inflatable rafts
- 34521400 - Lifeboats

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2022 at 12:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66294e9e-0397-4710-9a51-cfa2dc062274
- 14 Oct 2022 at 12:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66294e9e-0397-4710-9a51-cfa2dc062274
- 14 Oct 2022 at 12:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66294e9e-0397-4710-9a51-cfa2dc062274
- 7 Oct 2022 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66294e9e-0397-4710-9a51-cfa2dc062274

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66294e9e-0397-4710-9a51-cfa2dc062274
  14th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html
  CAN
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/135f6962-d0b1-402c-bb83-ce47f238e6f9
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9b3aa34-eb98-405b-b1d4-590097ca4434
  n/a

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