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title: "Provision of Maintenance, Repair and Consumable Spares for CYPRES Auto Activation Devices (AAD)"
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# Provision of Maintenance, Repair and Consumable Spares for CYPRES Auto Activation Devices (AAD)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, C17 COMMAND SUPPORT AND AIRBORNE EQUIPMENT PROJECT TEAM (CSAE PT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b213d0e9-b607-452d-a161-a0035d07cb7f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Air Support, C17 Command Support and Airborne Equipment Project Team (CSAE PT) is seeking bids for the provision of Maintenance, Repair, and Consumable Spares for CYPRES Auto Activation Devices (AAD). This contract, valued at £476,000, falls under the industry category of Parachutes and is situated in the UK. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 24th September 2020 and set to continue until 31st March 2025. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 23rd September 2020 and the contract award date being 23rd September 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in safety systems, repairs, and maintenance in the parachuting sector. Particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this contract may attract companies that provide related goods and services for airborne safety equipment. Engaging with this procurement could enable businesses to expand their market presence within the Defence sector and foster potential long-term collaborations with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Provision of Maintenance, Repair and Consumable Spares for CYPRES Auto Activation Devices (AAD). The AAD (commonly known as a CYPRES) is an essential safety component for parachute training and operations; it automatically deploys the reserve canopy at a minimum altitude if the parachutist has become incapacitated. 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: Parachutes.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/264ddf16-768c-4cd1-8e4d-0cdb8101f8f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £476,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £476,000 |
| 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, C17 COMMAND SUPPORT AND AIRBORNE EQUIPMENT PROJECT TEAM (CSAE 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRTEC GMBH & CO. KG SAFETY SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39523000 - Parachutes

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2020 at 19:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/264ddf16-768c-4cd1-8e4d-0cdb8101f8f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/264ddf16-768c-4cd1-8e4d-0cdb8101f8f7
  11th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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