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title: "Gazelle Interim Depth Support"
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# Gazelle Interim Depth Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, HELICOPTERS, OTHER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b73d3e31-de4f-46de-8c58-6a7bc286fa9f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking tenders for the "Gazelle Interim Depth Support" project, aimed at providing maintenance services for its Gazelle fleet. This opportunity is classified under the industry category of "Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment." The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 25th June 2017. The scope of work includes scheduled maintenance packages and additional tasks, with the contract expected to commence on 1st March 2018 and run until 1st March 2019. The primary location for this contract is in the South West region of the UK.

This tender presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in aircraft maintenance and repair services, particularly those equipped to handle military aircraft and helicopters. Companies that hold the necessary MAOS accreditation for Depth Maintenance of Gazelle AH Mk1 Helicopters will be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the nature of the required services, both large contractors and specialist maintenance firms should consider this opportunity to enhance their operational portfolio and network within the defence sector.

## Notice

UK MOD has a requirement to provide Interim depth support (both on and off aircraft work) to its existing Gazelle fleet for a period of 12-15 months. The scope of the work is expected to be 2 Major, 3 B5 and 8 B4 maintenance packages during the period, although exact numbers may be subject to change. The depth events may include some additional supplementary work, such as embody of minor modifications. Timely delivery will be an important consideration. The contractor must be MAOS accredited for Depth Maintenance of Gazelle AH Mk1 Helicopter. Please note that this work is undertaken by the Multi-Aircraft Platform Support Unit (MPSU) at Middle Wallop via a Contract between the Authority and Cobham that expires on 31st March 2018. Any replacement Contract is likely to have implications under Transfer of Undertaking (Protection for Employment) (TUPE). Details will be provided as part of any ITT resulting from this enquiry. 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: Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3526bbe0-803b-488f-bda7-3af91e99a685 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 1 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, HELICOPTERS, OTHER |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34710000 - Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft
- 34711000 - Helicopters and aeroplanes
- 34711500 - Helicopters
- 34730000 - Parts for aircraft, spacecraft and helicopters
- 34731700 - Parts for helicopters
- 35610000 - Military aircrafts
- 50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment
- 50211000 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft
- 50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services
- 50211200 - Aircraft repair services
- 50211300 - Reconditioning services of aircraft
- 50212000 - Repair and maintenance services of helicopters

## Release History

- 27 May 2017 at 11:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3526bbe0-803b-488f-bda7-3af91e99a685

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3526bbe0-803b-488f-bda7-3af91e99a685
  27th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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