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title: "CHC/663 IHOP, Ramp Edge Protector and Fender"
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# CHC/663 IHOP, Ramp Edge Protector and Fender

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2f475cb-432d-4e1c-b8d4-13826d3fc11f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract for the installation and clearance of several capabilities on the RAF Chinook HC Mk5 platform, aimed at ensuring equivalence with the Mk6 platform. The contract, titled "CHC/663 IHOP, Ramp Edge Protector and Fender," falls under the industry category of military defence services and is valued at GBP 114,300.37. The procurement process, conducted through a restricted procedure above the threshold, concluded with an award on 5th March 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2025 to 30th June 2025. The project involves delivering modified equipment to the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence sector, particularly those specialised in military equipment manufacturing and modification. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in human-machine interface (HMI) systems, troop insertion, and extraction systems would find this contract especially relevant. Participation in such high-profile projects can lead to enhanced business credibility, deeper industry connections, and potential for future collaborations with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

The MoD customer has requested the installation and clearance of several additional capabilities onto the RAF Chinook HC Mk5 (Lot 4) platform to ensure equivalence with the Mk6 (Lot 5), thus enabling greater fleet flexibility and resilience for the UK Chinook fleet. This will be achieved by: Embodiment of Troop Insertion and Extraction System Equipment (TIESE) Embodiment of the Interim Hoist Operator Panel (IHOP) to address a human-machine interface (MHI) weakness exposed in the utility of the Winch Operator Grip (WOG) The above capabilities will be delivered by 3x modifications: MOD 0605 Interim Hoist Operator Panel (IHOP) MOD 0607 Ramp Edge Protector MOD 0608 ERH Fender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05cf50cf-8ce2-4e41-81fc-b2cfadfe0819 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,300 |
| 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 | FILTON |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75221000 - Military defence services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05cf50cf-8ce2-4e41-81fc-b2cfadfe0819
- 17 Jul 2024 at 07:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35c9abd0-8ae0-4df6-9a7c-5133dc4b1d0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05cf50cf-8ce2-4e41-81fc-b2cfadfe0819
  26th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35c9abd0-8ae0-4df6-9a7c-5133dc4b1d0c
  17th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/916a4e34-00ca-40c2-9b5c-d17b62bfe2d0
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