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title: "ACE Support Contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PROJECTS SCM (SPSCM)"
published: "2020-05-16"
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# ACE Support Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PROJECTS SCM (SPSCM)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da6a7926-b0df-4c18-a24d-1c68f2da7938

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "ACE Support Contract" initiated by the Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Special Projects SCM (SPSCM) based in Bristol, UK. The contract is classified under the industry category of repair and maintenance services, with a total value of £800,000. The award stage was marked by the publication date on 16th May 2020, following the tender period that concluded on 12th May 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1st June 2020 and will run for a duration of three years until 31st May 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the repair and maintenance of sophisticated equipment, particularly those able to service abrasive cutting systems used within defence applications. Companies with relevant experience in servicing military-grade systems and a capability to engage in ad hoc tasking mechanisms would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby enhancing their portfolio within the defence sector.

## Notice

This VTN is for the in service support contract to support Abrasive cutting equipment (ACE). This system is used to cut through the outer casings of WW2 air dropped weapons. The contract comprises of servicing and maintenance of the ACE systems that are currently in service and an Ad Hoc tasking mechanism. The ACE System has been in service since 1999 and has been supported by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (AB Precision) since it came into service. 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: Repair and maintenance services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23d2a75d-61b6-4167-9c9a-7944c8cbf172 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PROJECTS SCM (SPSCM) |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AB PRECISION (POOLE) LIMTED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 16 May 2020 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23d2a75d-61b6-4167-9c9a-7944c8cbf172

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23d2a75d-61b6-4167-9c9a-7944c8cbf172
  16th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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