--- title: "Control Display Navigation Unit" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d02bc65e-263a-44ee-b4de-b6a90d024473" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d02bc65e-263a-44ee-b4de-b6a90d024473" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d02bc65e-263a-44ee-b4de-b6a90d024473.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d02bc65e-263a-44ee-b4de-b6a90d024473.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2020-11-25" --- # Control Display Navigation Unit Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d02bc65e-263a-44ee-b4de-b6a90d024473 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d02bc65e-263a-44ee-b4de-b6a90d024473) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d02bc65e-263a-44ee-b4de-b6a90d024473.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence in the UK is initiating a tender process titled "Control Display Navigation Unit" to secure repairs, spares, and design support for the control, display, and navigation units on the Chinook Helicopter fleet. The estimated contract value is £1.5 million, with a proposed duration of 5.5 years, commencing on February 3, 2021. The tender period closes on January 4, 2021. This limited procurement method will use a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to specific technical reasons, as only Thales UK Ltd holds the necessary proprietary knowledge and certifications for this project. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in defence and aviation services, particularly those specialising in repair and maintenance of helicopters. However, given the exclusive nature of the procurement with Thales as the original equipment manufacturer, the prospect for other companies may be limited. Businesses with the necessary certifications and expertise in military aviation maintenance may find potential strategic partnerships or sub-contracting options to enhance their growth in this sector. ## Notice The Chinook DT, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, has a requirement to place a contract covering the provision of repairs, spares and design support in respect of the control, display and navigation unit (CDNU) fitted onboard the UK fleet of Chinook Helicopters. The authority announces its intent to to place a contract with Thales UK Ltd ('Thales') to undertake repairs, provide spares and engineering support in respect of the CDNU. The proposed contract term is 5.5 years and the contract value is estimated to be GBP 1.5 million. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) due to Technical Reasons. Thales are the original equipment manufacturers and design authority of the CDNU fitted on the UK Chinook aircraft. As such, the in service support of the CDNU, (including the provision of repairs and spares) together with the related project management, can only be carried out by Thales as Thales exclusively holds the relevant skills, technical data, proprietary information (including drawing and design information) and know-how that is needed to meet the requirement. Thales previously confirmed that it is not prepared to share or license the use of that proprietary information outside of the Company and the UK Ministry of Defence does not have a right to obtain the necessary documentation from Thales. The aforementioned skills, technical data, drawing and design information are necessary for the performance of the requirement. Furthermore, only Thales holds the level of certification (under the Authority's Design Approved Organisation (DAOS) and Maintenance Approved Organisation (MAOS) Schemes) necessary to carry out the activities that are required in order to meet the Military Aviation Authority's Regulatory Articles applicable to the CDNU. Additional information: Contract Notice: https://.ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:433357-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2aa5684-9ab0-4a9d-a142-32307b62695b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Feb 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | 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 | | 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 - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50212000 - Repair and maintenance services of helicopters ## Release History - 25 Nov 2020 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2aa5684-9ab0-4a9d-a142-32307b62695b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2aa5684-9ab0-4a9d-a142-32307b62695b 25th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d838feb-0046-4125-b2ca-00e947d7dbe0 Invitation to Negotiate ## Notice URLs - https://.ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:433357-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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