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title: "Support of the VICON 78 Series 455 Counter Measure Dispensing System (CMDS)"
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# Support of the VICON 78 Series 455 Counter Measure Dispensing System (CMDS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, AIR PLATFORM SYSTEMS PROJECT TEAM (APS PT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fb914bb-7373-4159-97cd-1c5cef4c5a18

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, Air Support, Air Platform Systems Project Team (APS PT), seeking support for the VICON 78 Series 455 Countermeasure Dispensing System (CMDS). This tender falls under the category of repair and maintenance services, with a total contract value of £3,233,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st March 2021 and conclude on 27th February 2026. Located in Bristol, South East England, this procurement has completed its tender stage, with the award made on 1st July 2020.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in defence-related services and support systems. Companies that provide repair and maintenance services for military equipment, particularly within the aerospace sector, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful supplier, Thales UK Limited, illustrates the potential for established firms within this industry to engage in substantial governmental contracts, thereby fostering business growth and expansion into similar projects.

## Notice

There is a requirement for the through life support of the VICON 78 Series 455 Countermeasure Dispensing System(CMDS), which is a theatre-entry standard currently fitted to Wildcat, Shadow and Defender aircraft. 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: Repair and maintenance services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6b0ada-54c5-416e-9e8b-aa6c5c8b26ea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,233,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,233,000 |
| 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, AIR SUPPORT, AIR PLATFORM SYSTEMS PROJECT TEAM (APS PT) |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2020 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6b0ada-54c5-416e-9e8b-aa6c5c8b26ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6b0ada-54c5-416e-9e8b-aa6c5c8b26ea
  17th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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