--- title: "CHC/656 Chinook Cargo Handling System (CCHS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c7a5a18a-9592-410d-a872-16f6284df92e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7a5a18a-9592-410d-a872-16f6284df92e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7a5a18a-9592-410d-a872-16f6284df92e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7a5a18a-9592-410d-a872-16f6284df92e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-07-19" --- # CHC/656 Chinook Cargo Handling System (CCHS) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7a5a18a-9592-410d-a872-16f6284df92e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7a5a18a-9592-410d-a872-16f6284df92e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7a5a18a-9592-410d-a872-16f6284df92e.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure the CHC/656 Chinook Cargo Handling System (CCHS) for helicopter operations. The tender, titled 'CHC/656 Chinook Cargo Handling System (CCHS)' falls under the industry category of Helicopters and Parts for helicopters. The procurement method is a 'Restricted procedure' with a total contract value of £188,868 GBP. The tender period ends on 18th August 2023, with contract activities planned from 30th November 2023 to 30th November 2025 in various locations including the United Kingdom and other territories. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in aviation equipment and logistics support services to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable owing to the SME-friendly nature of the procurement process. Businesses looking to provide technical support, equipment modification, fault investigation, repair services, logistics, and obsolescence management for helicopters and related parts could benefit from participating in this tender. ## Notice The Chinook Cargo Handling System (CCHS) is a set of rollers bolted onto the ramp door at the rear of fuselage. The system provides a safe facility to carry, load and unload cargo while the aircraft is fitted with Ballistic Protection armoured panels on both the cabin floor and on the ramp area. An enabling support contract is required in support of the Chinook CCHS at Forward, consisting of: A) An initial purchase of spares for the CCHS B) A 2-year support contract for the provision of spares (via Tasking Order Process), as listed in the Manufacturing Data Pack (MDP) Support Tasked Activities may include, but not be limited to the following: a. Purchase of spare CCHS sets or parts of sets Technical Support c. Equipment Modification, Investigation and Implementation. d. Fault Investigation (The Contractor to undertake failure analysis, fault diagnosis & recommendation for further action). e. Proposal Preparation. f. Repair of the CCHS Sets. g. Associated support to the above. h. Logistics Support i. Support and redevelopment to the current CCHS storage and transportation equipment Obsolescence Management Service - The contractor shall provide an Obsolescence Management Service (OMS) covering the CCHS and its piece part spares. This will include an obsolescence monitoring service reporting at Annual Review with recommendations for future support including but not limited to Form Fit Function alternatives and Last Time Buys. Disposal Under additional tasking, The Contractor are to dispose of any redundant equipment as and when required. Please see Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) for Tender Documentation. Available at https://www.contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/past/56456/detail.si?isOnModification=false&_ncp=1689005887787.115875-2 Additional information: DPQQ Available at: https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/4407484001896DEFCA45 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb09aa16-9a8b-4457-abd2-dbb89b09e034 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Nov 2023 - 30 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £188,868 | | 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 | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8QW | | 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 | Filton | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34711500 - Helicopters - 34731700 - Parts for helicopters ## Release History - 19 Jul 2023 at 11:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb09aa16-9a8b-4457-abd2-dbb89b09e034 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb09aa16-9a8b-4457-abd2-dbb89b09e034 19th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/past/56456/detail.si?isOnModification=false&_ncp=1689005887787.115875-2 - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/4407484001896DEFCA45 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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