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title: "Provision of Apache CSP Technical Support (Via Strategic Enterprise)"
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# Provision of Apache CSP Technical Support (Via Strategic Enterprise)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e115f0e-1ccb-4c60-9ebd-e9c530798fb9

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking technical support for the Apache AH-64E Attack Helicopter under the tender titled "Provision of Apache CSP Technical Support (Via Strategic Enterprise)." This contract falls within the technical services industry category and is located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is a selective procedure, and the contract period commenced on 24th September 2018, with a total value of £2,557,794. The deadline for tender submissions was on 14th September 2018, and the contract is anticipated to last for two years, with potential options to extend for an additional two years, depending on the programme's requirements.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for specialist firms in the technical support services sector, particularly those with experience in defence or aerospace projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate expertise in engineering analysis and technical support within a military context would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the Ministry of Defence as the buyer, businesses can expect a robust contract that underscores the importance of safety management and engineering standards crucial to defence operations.

## Notice

Support to the certification, qualification and safety management of the Apache AH-64E Attack Helicopter. Specialist technical support is required by the Apache Delivery Team to undertake the detailed engineering analysis required to support the preparation of a robust Release-to-Service Recommendation (RTSR1) with supporting justification to meet the needs of the programme. The total duration of this activity is 2 years but will include options (Option Extension Year 3 (2020/2021) & Option Extension Year 4 (2021/2022) to extend the contract to support the additional work leading to RTSR2 that supports the Initial Operating Capability date in 2022. 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: Technical support services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33730a84-ba76-455e-8769-5a7b1235fdbc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2018 - 23 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,557,794 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,557,794 |
| 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 | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services
- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2018 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33730a84-ba76-455e-8769-5a7b1235fdbc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33730a84-ba76-455e-8769-5a7b1235fdbc
  24th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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