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title: "CHC/666 - Chinook Aircraft IRSS EDG Trials - CF CAN"
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# CHC/666 - Chinook Aircraft IRSS EDG Trials - CF CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d38c7926-6b73-4a99-a302-7b373d61cb5f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, has recently completed the procurement process titled "CHC/666 - Chinook Aircraft IRSS EDG Trials - CF CAN". This contract falls under the category of military aircrafts, missiles, and spacecrafts, and involves supporting the Environmental Data Gathering Trials for the Chinook Aircraft Infrared Suppression System. The procurement, which took place in the South East of the United Kingdom, followed a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, indicating a tailored procurement process. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31 March 2025 and the contract period running from 1 April 2025 to 31 October 2026, with the award date being 31 March 2025. The contract has a total value of GBP 732,219 and is classified under services.

This tender, awarded to Cranfield Aerospace Solutions Limited, presents considerable opportunities for SMEs in the aerospace sector to engage with high-profile government contracts and expand their operational scope. While this specific contract is conducive to SMEs, it reflects a broader opportunity for similar businesses equipped to handle bespoke defence projects to offer their expertise. The procurement process employed here suggests an emphasis on specialised capability and past performance, which can foster growth for businesses equipped to navigate such tailored government contract opportunities.

## Notice

Support to the Chinook Aircraft Infra Red Suppression System (IRSS) Environmental Data Gathering (EDG) Trials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc3f5b77-5f8d-46e0-8a10-16ddb5eec8a4 |
| 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 | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £732,219 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £732,219 |
| 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 8JH |
| 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 | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRANFIELD AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35600000 - Military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 09:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc3f5b77-5f8d-46e0-8a10-16ddb5eec8a4
- 25 Apr 2025 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc3f5b77-5f8d-46e0-8a10-16ddb5eec8a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc3f5b77-5f8d-46e0-8a10-16ddb5eec8a4
  16th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67ad2dec-74a0-45b2-a2e4-12e7b09df4d9
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