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title: "700840370 - CHC/635 Control Display Navigation Unit (CDNU) Support Contract - CONTRACT AWARDED"
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# 700840370 - CHC/635 Control Display Navigation Unit (CDNU) Support Contract - CONTRACT AWARDED

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d11ff08c-73a7-4e2f-863f-5f1ecdc416b9

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "700840370 - CHC/635 Control Display Navigation Unit (CDNU) Support Contract" for the provision of repairs, spares, and design support for the Control, Display and Navigation Unit on the UK fleet of Chinook helicopters. This contract, awarded to Thales UK Ltd, is classified under "Repair and maintenance services of helicopters" and has a total value of approximately £1,858,970.69. The procurement method employed was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract commenced on 20 December 2021, extending over a 52-month period until 20 April 2026. The services are specifically required in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in helicopter repairs and maintenance, particularly those with capabilities in technical design support. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality repair services and spare parts, ideally large-scale providers, may find a fitting opportunity to enhance their engagement with UK government contracts, especially within the defence sector. Given the extensive duration of the contract, there may also be potential for ancillary suppliers to contribute to the repair processes and supply chain management.

## Notice

CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE - The Chinook DT, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, has AWARDED a Contract covering the provision of Repairs, Spares and Design Support in respect of the Control, Display and Navigation Unit (CDNU) fitted on-board the UK fleet of Chinook Helicopters. Following negotiations the Contract was placed for a duration of 52 Months. The Contract Value shall increase inline with volume of repairs completed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afce08ab-6b09-4af1-a5fa-288d164231c1 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2021 - 20 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,858,970 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,858,970 |
| 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50212000 - Repair and maintenance services of helicopters

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2022 at 16:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afce08ab-6b09-4af1-a5fa-288d164231c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afce08ab-6b09-4af1-a5fa-288d164231c1
  24th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7c34236-b4e7-4116-9cfb-efae801a0581
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