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title: "CHC654 Brightstar"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-06-16"
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# CHC654 Brightstar

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8af4c3f7-62e3-4196-90d8-688687b765c8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has successfully concluded the award stage for the contract titled "CHC654 Brightstar," which focuses on repair, maintenance, and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment. The contract, procured through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, falls under the services category and has a value of £200,000. Located in Bristol, South West England, the contract period spans from 9th June 2025 to 30th June 2026. The award was made to LFD Ltd and published on 16th June 2025. The procurement process is complete, marking a crucial milestone in the Ministry's operational maintenance needs.

This tender presents substantial business growth potential, particularly for SMEs, which the procurement process encourages. It offers opportunities for companies specialising in the repair and maintenance of aircraft systems, providing a platform to collaborate with and supply to the Ministry of Defence. As the sector aims to foster innovation and efficiency, businesses with expertise in advanced repair technologies and maintenance solutions can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio within a high-demand governmental segment.

## Notice

CHC/654 Brightstar Illumination Lighting System Contract Award Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b78d5b36-be9d-4591-b26f-8207709a2f25 |
| 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 | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LFD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2025 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b78d5b36-be9d-4591-b26f-8207709a2f25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b78d5b36-be9d-4591-b26f-8207709a2f25
  16th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15b480b0-fb5f-4949-ba64-8d766a78183a
  n/a

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