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title: "Provision of Spares for the Viking Tmk1 Glider"
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# Provision of Spares for the Viking Tmk1 Glider

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6e70f35-136b-4474-a38c-3b8ff459803b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England, has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Spares for the Viking Tmk1 Glider." This contract, valued at £1,100,000, falls under the industry category of goods, specifically concerning aircraft parts. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 26 November 2020. The contract was awarded to Serco Limited, starting from 1 February 2021 and running until 31 March 2022, with the possibility of two six-month extensions until 31 March 2023.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of aircraft parts and related consumables, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can provide type-specific aircraft components or general aviation supplies would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this sector. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence in this capacity could potentially lead to further opportunities within the defence and aerospace industries, enhancing business growth prospects.

## Notice

Provision of spares including type specific aircraft parts, general aircraft spares, launch consumables and other consumables for use on and associated with the Grob Viking TMk1 glider aircraft from 01 Feb 2021 until 31 March 2022 with two six-month options for a potential contract to run until 31 March 2023 Additional information: This contract was awarded 4th January 2021 to Serco Limited. The Contract started 01 Feb 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd8771ac-0179-4a0c-9584-a00cd1e6ac9c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,100,000 |
| 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 | 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 | SERCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34731000 - Parts for aircraft

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2021 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd8771ac-0179-4a0c-9584-a00cd1e6ac9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd8771ac-0179-4a0c-9584-a00cd1e6ac9c
  11th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de252192-0eaa-4ae3-977a-7bfe47f8ecd4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/45b2a146-2a89-4285-94d6-a0b909ec7aac

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