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title: "Procurement for the Extended Range Fuel Tank Roller Frame"
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# Procurement for the Extended Range Fuel Tank Roller Frame

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5bea177-43f4-4645-90b1-68642eb96cf9

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the Extended Range Fuel Tank Roller Frame was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, with the award announced on 3rd September 2019. The contract, valued at £74,481.51, falls under the category of helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft, and its duration extends for three years, ending on 3rd September 2022. The tender was carried out through an open procedure and required suppliers to submit bids by the end date of 17th July 2019. The assembly point for deliveries is in Bristol, England, specifically at the Ministry of Defence's Abbey Wood North location.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing or supplying aerospace and aviation-related goods. Companies with innovative solutions for transportation equipment, particularly those capable of providing new or existing designs for roller frames, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence can lead to valuable long-term contracts, especially for businesses looking to establish themselves within the military and aviation sectors.

## Notice

The purpose of this notice is to signify the Contract Award of the Extended Range Fuel Tank (ERT) Roller Frames requirement. The Authority identified a requirement to procure new ERT Roller Frames through competitive means to support the ERTs at Forward. The roller frames function as a trolley/trailer/dolly used for transporting fuel tanks around airfields, hangars, and on and off Chinook Helicopters. This included the initial purchase of 15 roller frames, of two sizes. The contract duration shall be for 3 years and will include a support element to facilitate the procurement of spares and additional roller frames as and when required by the Chinook Delivery Team. The Authority was open to bids containing new or existing designs during the competition. Please see the following DCO notice for further essential information relating to this bid: https://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/project/buyer/displayNotice.html?type=CompetitiveContractAwardNotice&id=79078693 The following is the link to the original Contracts Finder notice for this requirement: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2a129a3-fd39-4577-8443-1891ea1660c9

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9fef392-5bc7-4f98-8540-d0504a12fe5d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2019 - 3 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,481 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,481 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEL AVIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34710000 - Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2019 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9fef392-5bc7-4f98-8540-d0504a12fe5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9fef392-5bc7-4f98-8540-d0504a12fe5d
  10th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4585e85-b423-4902-8dbe-3d55990bf3ef
- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/project/buyer/displayNotice.html?type=CompetitiveContractAwardNotice&id=79078693
  Contract Award Notice on DCO
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2a129a3-fd39-4577-8443-1891ea1660c9
  Original Contract Notice with ITT documents

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