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title: "(For Transparency Purposes Only) - Contract Award. This notice serves to announce the Contract Award Only. It is NOT an expression of interest for a new opportunity. The requirement is for Support of Reduced Size Crashworthy External Fuel System (RCEFS) and Internal Auxiliary Fuel System (IAFS) - Framework Agreement"
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# (For Transparency Purposes Only) - Contract Award. This notice serves to announce the Contract Award Only. It is NOT an expression of interest for a new opportunity. The requirement is for Support of Reduced Size Crashworthy External Fuel System (RCEFS) and Internal Auxiliary Fuel System (IAFS) - Framework Agreement

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f218b27c-c5ac-4122-a188-d1b3e143c7e4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, seeking to contract for Support of Reduced Size Crashworthy External Fuel Systems (RCEFS) and Internal Auxiliary Fuel Systems (IAFS) through a Framework Agreement. The procurement method is a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 14th December 2020, with the contract period commencing the same day and running until 31st March 2026. This contract has a total value of approximately £1,103,463.18 and is categorised under services related to the repair and maintenance of aircraft, railways, roads, and marine equipment, with delivery occurring in Yeovil, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the aircraft and defence maintenance sector, especially those capable of providing specialised services for fuel systems. Firms with experience in aviation support services or those operating in military procurement are especially well-placed to compete. While the current awarded contract is not an expression of interest for further opportunities, the ongoing nature of similar contracts in this category suggests a sustained demand for qualified service providers in the industry.

## Notice

(For Transparency Purposes Only) - Contract Award. This notice serves to announce the Contract Award Only. It is NOT an expression of interest for a new opportunity. The requirement is for Support of Reduced Size Crashworthy External Fuel System (RCEFS) and Internal Auxiliary Fuel System (IAFS) -Framework Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7345fcbf-dad5-4890-8495-136c9370c09d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,103,109 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,103,463 |
| 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 | YEOVIL |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA20 2YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Yeovil South |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROBERTSON FUEL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2020 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7345fcbf-dad5-4890-8495-136c9370c09d
- 24 Mar 2020 at 17:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e027f03f-8285-431d-bb5a-e287082da24d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7345fcbf-dad5-4890-8495-136c9370c09d
  15th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e027f03f-8285-431d-bb5a-e287082da24d
  24th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52e3df01-e45b-4802-85cf-05d116b5c04d
  700008662_RCEFS and IAFS ITT_REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/306d6e3d-2c84-42bd-bcb9-ae8fd4b08f2d
  700008662_Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da1b3a7b-01d2-4380-a809-a058e7c2e596
  700008662_Sch 10
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90b2b5da-e2cc-4fcb-b313-740b8575646e
  700008662_Sch 13

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