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title: "TRANSPARENCY NOTICE: Repair & Overhaul, Maintenance & Support Gipsy Major 8 Core Engines and Ancillary Components"
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# TRANSPARENCY NOTICE: Repair & Overhaul, Maintenance & Support Gipsy Major 8 Core Engines and Ancillary Components

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c740e3e6-b5fa-43d3-af1b-238ebd492892

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, pertains to the contract titled "TRANSPARENCY NOTICE: Repair & Overhaul, Maintenance & Support Gipsy Major 8 Core Engines and Ancillary Components." This tender falls under the aviation industry category, specifically the repair and maintenance services of aircraft engines. The contract was awarded on 26th June 2019, with an overall value of £380,000, and covers a contract period from 27th June 2019 to 31st March 2024. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, aligned with restricted procedures above threshold requirements, with the tender period closing on 7th March 2019. The location for delivery is Lincoln, England, with a specified postal code of LN4 4SY.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft engine repairs and maintenance, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality services to defence contracts. Companies with expertise in reconditioning and overhaul services, such as those providing technical support for Gipsy Major engines, would be well-positioned to compete. The successful supplier, Retro Track and Air (UK) Limited, highlights the competitive nature of this market, indicating that businesses with strong capabilities in servicing military aviation assets may find lucrative contracts in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Repair & Overhaul, Maintenance & Support for Gipsy Major 8 Core Engine and Ancillary Engine Components for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Chipmunk Aircraft. NOTE: THIS NOTICE IS FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY AND HAS ALREADY BEEN AWARDED.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b26a9d05-e811-4266-98d8-933b1cc821ef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £380,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £380,000 |
| 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 | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN4 4SY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | East Lindsey |
| Electoral ward | Coningsby & Mareham |
| Westminster constituency | Louth and Horncastle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RETRO TRACK AND AIR (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50211210 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft engines
- 50211211 - Aircraft-engine maintenance services
- 50211212 - Aircraft-engine repair services
- 50211310 - Reconditioning services of aircraft engines

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2019 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b26a9d05-e811-4266-98d8-933b1cc821ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b26a9d05-e811-4266-98d8-933b1cc821ef
  1st July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/933344b6-1dab-4028-9f11-5c82fe572694
  FAST/00191 / 700004473 Redacted Contract

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