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title: "Transparency Notice - Contract Award - Provision of PDS Support for the Oleo Replenishment Rig"
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# Transparency Notice - Contract Award - Provision of PDS Support for the Oleo Replenishment Rig

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa1b3683-efdc-4a4d-a1a9-5903506c5028

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## Summary

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has completed a contract award for the provision of Post Design Services for the Oleo Replenishment Rig, with the formal title "Transparency Notice - Contract Award - Provision of PDS Support for the Oleo Replenishment Rig." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to helicopters, with a total contract value of £45,000. The procurement method was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract was awarded on 17 October 2017, effective for a period concluding on 31 March 2021. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the aviation support and engineering services sector, particularly those specialising in helicopter services. Companies with experience in providing post-design services and those looking to collaborate with a large public buyer like the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. As the contracting authority has demonstrated engagement in negotiated procedures, businesses should prepare for a competitive landscape that may favour established suppliers in this niche market.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for the Provision of Post Design Services for the Oleo Replenishment Rig to MEL Aviation Limited

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9329d1-ef52-4bcf-be13-562e86b2a493 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | YEOVIL |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA20 2YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Yeovil South |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEL AVIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34711500 - Helicopters

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2017 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9329d1-ef52-4bcf-be13-562e86b2a493

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9329d1-ef52-4bcf-be13-562e86b2a493
  18th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73ebb52f-2589-4767-8e59-383abcdb2b92
  Redacted HELSLW/0003 Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04712bb3-a34f-4d54-a43e-f48855b3a98a
  Redacted HELSLW/0003 Contract

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