--- title: "Procurement of a Chinook Aircraft Supplementary Oxygen Supply (ASOS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d5d3bf54-d99a-4cc7-9638-f66336c70891" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d5d3bf54-d99a-4cc7-9638-f66336c70891" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5d3bf54-d99a-4cc7-9638-f66336c70891.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5d3bf54-d99a-4cc7-9638-f66336c70891.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, HELICOPTERS, CHINOOK PROJECT TEAM" published: "2019-10-19" --- # Procurement of a Chinook Aircraft Supplementary Oxygen Supply (ASOS) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, HELICOPTERS, CHINOOK PROJECT TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5d3bf54-d99a-4cc7-9638-f66336c70891 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d5d3bf54-d99a-4cc7-9638-f66336c70891) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5d3bf54-d99a-4cc7-9638-f66336c70891.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Helicopters, Chinook Project Team is conducting a procurement process for the title "Procurement of a Chinook Aircraft Supplementary Oxygen Supply (ASOS)", classified under the CPV code for parts for aircraft, spacecraft, and helicopters. The tender is currently active and is being carried out under a selective procurement method using a Restricted Procedure. Interested suppliers must complete a Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) by 18th November 2019 to be considered for the tender that is scheduled to commence on 22nd May 2020, with a contract period extending until 22nd May 2026. The project is located in South West England, specifically Bristol, and is valued at approximately £1,333,333. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in aerospace components, aircraft supplies, and ancillary services related to aviation safety equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate; suppliers with capabilities in developing interoperable oxygen systems and demonstrating rigorous compliance with medical evaluation stages will be particularly well-suited for this contract. The contract also allows for additional purchases such as trade support, training, and spare parts, making it an attractive opportunity for established manufacturers and innovative tech firms in the defence sector. ## Notice The Chinook DT are seeking to procure a set of supplementary oxygen systems for use onboard the aircraft between altitudes of 8,000-15,000ft. The systems sought will be carry-on oxygen solutions for use by aircrew on defence operations, and will need to be interoperable with other crew systems and equipment. The systems primary purpose is to provide physiological protection to the aircrew under different workloads and durations. The requirement is for the supplier to maintain the operational capability of four oxygen systems/sets of equipment at all times. It is up to the Contractor to ensure how this is delivered. This Contract shall include 6 priced Options to procure up to an addition 6 further sets at the Authority's request. A tasking mechanism shall also allow the purchase of additional spares and sets on an ad-hoc basis. It's the intention that the Contract shall provide provision for support, training, repair and technical query answering service from Contract let until 2026. Please note that the evaluation of the competition will include a stage whereby the down-selected designs must undergo a third-party medical evaluation. Passing this stage is critical to the success of the Contract and must be passed for a Contract to be awarded. In accordance with the Restricted Procedure under DSPCR 2011, a Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) must be completed by all interested parties. The DPQQ can be accessed on the DCO website from the access code 3PZV9B42B5 please see the link for the DPQQ close date/deadline. All supplier responses to the DPQQ will be evaluated by internal project stakeholders in accordance with the scoring plan set detailed within the DPQQ. Passing the PQQ evaluation stage will allow the Authority to invite your company to submit a tender bid for this opportunity. The Authority intends to invite no more than 10 suppliers to tender. Please note that the DPQQ will be evaluated using a combination of Pass/Fail and Weighted questions. For all weighted questions there's an overall minimum pass score of 33% and any question that is awarded a '0' shall result in exclusion. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents shall be made available on Contracts Finder after the DPQQ evaluation has been completed. They will also be available upon request from Isabelle.Hart100@mod.gov.uk . Please contact the Authority at this email address to confirm your intent to participate in this competition. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Parts for aircraft, spacecraft and helicopters.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b63d902-0e62-41e5-ab99-ed741dda8983 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 May 2020 - 22 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,333,333 | | 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, HELICOPTERS, CHINOOK PROJECT TEAM | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34730000 - Parts for aircraft, spacecraft and helicopters ## Release History - 19 Oct 2019 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b63d902-0e62-41e5-ab99-ed741dda8983 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b63d902-0e62-41e5-ab99-ed741dda8983 19th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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