--- title: "Interim Surface Finish Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab0285ce-2d04-4d80-bad9-1605d497ecfa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab0285ce-2d04-4d80-bad9-1605d497ecfa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab0285ce-2d04-4d80-bad9-1605d497ecfa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab0285ce-2d04-4d80-bad9-1605d497ecfa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-07-09" --- # Interim Surface Finish Contract Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab0285ce-2d04-4d80-bad9-1605d497ecfa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab0285ce-2d04-4d80-bad9-1605d497ecfa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab0285ce-2d04-4d80-bad9-1605d497ecfa.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking to contract Surface Finish Output and Maintenance Services as part of the Interim Surface Finish Contract. The contract, classified under the aviation sector (CPV code: 34711000 for helicopters and aeroplanes), is located in the United Kingdom and was awarded on 30 March 2021, with a contract period running from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2024. This procurement was initiated through a single tender action below the threshold, indicating a direct approach to contract award. The contract value is £22,183,000. This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in aircraft maintenance and associated services, as it is focused on providing critical outputs within the defence sector. Businesses equipped to handle large-scale contracts, particularly those involved in repair and maintenance of aviation equipment, would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities related to this contract. Additionally, companies that understand the specific requirements of the Ministry of Defence and possess relevant experience in the industry may find significant advantages in this procurement landscape. ## Notice The Air Commodities Delivery Team (ACDT) provides Surface Finish (SF) output services and maintains some SF facilities and equipment under Command Acquisition and Support Plan (CASP) arrangements with Air Cmd. The Contract will ensure the provision of Surface Finish Output and Maintenance Services to the Royal Air. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f52ca1f9-e7b3-447a-9d40-9f95ef42683a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Mar 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £22,183,000 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC2A 4DW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Hackney | | Electoral ward | Hoxton East & Shoreditch | | Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SERCO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 34711000 - Helicopters and aeroplanes - 50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment ## Release History - 9 Jul 2021 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f52ca1f9-e7b3-447a-9d40-9f95ef42683a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f52ca1f9-e7b3-447a-9d40-9f95ef42683a 9th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd7895f2-b6c5-4906-9f50-4a8fbd60c74b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/064f62b2-2d92-4363-a01c-2a67ec84d9fd - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/819525f4-12ed-4ea7-bf8e-e82fc7851ce2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49704c17-37a4-4c23-897b-8b18f84b6070 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e65ccfc-6f41-4165-92b6-2aa8e27e9da1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48a24f8d-54d0-4e3e-9a5b-e8f5ac616bb9 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/979a2cca-c88e-4f06-b098-72a6647be06a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2575c25-a64f-458f-b0b4-19feba54c60a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eebaf29a-0d7a-4874-a1ee-7cbc6209e57c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aed3888f-f367-4bc5-b1bb-c1228043a2bb - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/559230f9-c271-4c5a-9302-6c55900ac407 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9229d1f9-aea3-48af-aff9-cca22ea6d739 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e62439ab-0012-42d8-83f7-22c6ea9a3f36 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9fd662d-f2df-473a-a147-cee2870f10b1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14bf4117-fb2f-4f2e-8557-0019106daeb0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/93c7c3d8-f87d-4a14-9c08-cfb4bafc5cbb - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b812db35-4508-4bc9-91a2-8e5932d8432c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f38bf49-09cd-4faa-8c5b-3013dcb10c26 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01fbf0e2-7abd-440b-92f7-6a4f54ba35db - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fbf61375-3951-4ea9-9bc6-a4db612637e2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec985ef2-2ef9-4d02-812c-ee7f91f1a71f ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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