--- title: "Aircraft Wrap-Around Maintenance Staging (WAMS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9e3885a1-3169-4991-ba32-0a10c6ad6d41" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e3885a1-3169-4991-ba32-0a10c6ad6d41" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e3885a1-3169-4991-ba32-0a10c6ad6d41.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e3885a1-3169-4991-ba32-0a10c6ad6d41.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, LIGHTNING TEAM" published: "2017-09-07" --- # Aircraft Wrap-Around Maintenance Staging (WAMS) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, LIGHTNING TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e3885a1-3169-4991-ba32-0a10c6ad6d41 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e3885a1-3169-4991-ba32-0a10c6ad6d41) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e3885a1-3169-4991-ba32-0a10c6ad6d41.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Combat Air, Lightning Team is currently seeking tenders for the "Aircraft Wrap-Around Maintenance Staging (WAMS)" project, which falls under the support equipment category for military aircraft. This procurement process, classified as selective using a restricted procedure, is set to close on 30th September 2017 at 23:59 BST. The contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2017 and continue until 1st December 2019. Interested suppliers must adhere to the set instructions for participation and submit their responses by the deadline noted. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the realm of defence contracting, particularly those that specialise in support equipment and maintenance solutions for military aviation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in supplying maintenance infrastructure and equipment for aviation would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Given the project's significance for the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy's upcoming F-35 integration, businesses that can demonstrate capability and innovation in supporting military operational reliability are encouraged to engage. ## Notice The Lightning II aircraft (F-35) will enter service with the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy in 2018. The F-35 Enterprise are provisioning all the necessary Support Equipment (SE), test equipment and tool outfits deemed necessary to maintain the aircraft serviceability. Despite the extensive range and scale of equipment being provided for the UK F-35, it has been identified that there is a need for aircraft WAMS staging to facilitate fall protection for maintenance personnel associated with deeper maintenance activities on the aircraft. Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on https://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: 5QK464Q6C4. Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is 16/09/2018 17:00. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this invite prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. If you experience any difficulties please refer to the online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DCO Helpdesk by emailing - support@contracts.mod.uk or call 0800 282 324. 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: Support equipment.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f4b1f18-d169-4632-98ea-46c71f087040 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 1 Dec 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £790,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, LIGHTNING TEAM | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35820000 - Support equipment ## Release History - 7 Sep 2017 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f4b1f18-d169-4632-98ea-46c71f087040 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f4b1f18-d169-4632-98ea-46c71f087040 7th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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