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title: "Provision of Parachute Freefall Equipment to Pathfinders"
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published: "2022-07-07"
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# Provision of Parachute Freefall Equipment to Pathfinders

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4bb473d-0bd7-4bc8-8f19-03ba3b7fa831

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of Parachute Freefall Equipment to Pathfinders. This contract, classified under the CPV code for dirigible parachutes, was completed as of 15 June 2022. The total value of the contract amounts to £90,000, indicative of direct procurement through a single tender action. The contract period is set from 15 June 2022 to 14 June 2023, with the buying organisation based in Lisburn, Northern Ireland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in aerial equipment or services related to parachuting. Businesses with experience in providing specialised military equipment or those that can deliver high-quality parachute technology would be well-suited to engage in similar future procurements. Given the nature of this contract, firms in the defence and aerospace sectors should find valuable opportunities for growth by exploring direct negotiations and partnerships within this niche market.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice, not an opportunity to tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db7e4799-71b7-4bbb-8b9b-5307493e404e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2022 - 14 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | LISBURN |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARMY PARACHUTE AIRCRAFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39523100 - Dirigible parachutes

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2022 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db7e4799-71b7-4bbb-8b9b-5307493e404e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db7e4799-71b7-4bbb-8b9b-5307493e404e
  7th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87567bda-f3a5-4a9a-b48b-78750057149f
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