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title: "Contractor Support to Chinook and Puma Force"
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# Contractor Support to Chinook and Puma Force

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4891a05-af50-4210-9fbc-5c9f813aeec9

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking contractors for the project titled "Contractor Support to Chinook and Puma Force." This procurement process, classified under the industry category of repair and maintenance services for aircraft, is currently in the tender stage. The tender period is set to close on 23rd January 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2020, lasting until 31st March 2025. The estimated value of this contract ranges from £30 million to £40 million, based in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in technical and logistics support services for military aircraft. Companies with experience in engineering, maintenance, and administrative support, particularly those engaged in aerospace services, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is encouraged, highlighting the potential for growth and diversification within this sector by participating in defence-related projects.

## Notice

Repair, maintenance and logistic support services to aircraft. The requirement is for the provision of technical and logistics support services at RAF Odiham and RAF Benson for the Chinook Force and Puma Force. The Contracted support will provide on and off aircraft engineering to Chinook, Puma and associated equipment. The majority of the services are for Chinook Force (Approximately 70%), the support to Puma Force is primarily to alleviate pressures due to Op TORAL (Support to NATO in Kabul). In addition to engineering, the provision of logistic, administrative and training support will also be required at RAF Odiham and RAF Benson. An element of administration support will be required at AACen Middle Wallop. 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-Andover: Repair and maintenance services of aircraft.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c98a5e10-499c-41bb-bf40-c04594de60fa |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| 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, C&C, OTHER |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50211000 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2019 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c98a5e10-499c-41bb-bf40-c04594de60fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c98a5e10-499c-41bb-bf40-c04594de60fa
  12th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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