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title: "TAVI3143 - Hensoldt Reader"
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# TAVI3143 - Hensoldt Reader

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c636e51c-b927-43b5-943f-0eba49c822b2

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the project titled "TAVI3143 - Hensoldt Reader" was conducted by the Department for Transport (DfTc) in England. The category of the tender falls under "Aircraft maintenance services" with a specific focus on acquiring a Hensoldt Accident Investigation Authority Read-Out Kit for SferiRec flight recorders. The procurement method employed was 'direct', and it was classified as a single tender action below threshold, indicating a more streamlined process. This process concluded with the award phase on 23rd October 2024, following the tender period that ended on 10th October 2024. The agreed contract period spans from 23rd October 2024 to 31st December 2024. The services will be delivered in various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial business opportunity particularly for major aerospace industry players with capabilities in advanced aircraft maintenance services. As the contract was awarded to Hensoldt Sensors, a large-scale supplier based in Germany, potential competitors for similar future tenders would likely include large corporations with experience in producing or supplying sophisticated aviation investigation and analysis equipment. Although the opportunity for SMEs was not prioritised in this tender, businesses looking to expand their portfolio in aviation safety solutions could benefit significantly from engaging in similar procurement activities within the industry.

## Notice

Hensoldt Accident Investigation Authority Read-Out Kit for SferiRec FCR flight recorders and crash protected memory Quick Connector Adapter.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be7853d3-cc3b-4319-96a6-882d64cb69c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,032 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,032 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | WESTMINSTER |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 2AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HENSOLDT SENSORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 10:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be7853d3-cc3b-4319-96a6-882d64cb69c1
- 22 Nov 2024 at 10:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be7853d3-cc3b-4319-96a6-882d64cb69c1
- 21 Nov 2024 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be7853d3-cc3b-4319-96a6-882d64cb69c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be7853d3-cc3b-4319-96a6-882d64cb69c1
  27th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31926924-c780-449f-b05f-82914ad4e8be
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53ddea25-72b5-40ba-83b2-b591b50d2a53
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49fa42ab-0083-4025-80f5-b7549dac8c9d
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9da7620-cf69-45db-ae1b-3cf0b67e9666
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