---
title: "701549422 - CHC/640 Enabling Support Contract for Chinook Aircraft Covers CF OP"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f6864ada-dde1-4d8e-9290-3d8d41975485"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6864ada-dde1-4d8e-9290-3d8d41975485"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6864ada-dde1-4d8e-9290-3d8d41975485.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6864ada-dde1-4d8e-9290-3d8d41975485.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-10-15"
---

# 701549422 - CHC/640 Enabling Support Contract for Chinook Aircraft Covers CF OP

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6864ada-dde1-4d8e-9290-3d8d41975485

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6864ada-dde1-4d8e-9290-3d8d41975485)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6864ada-dde1-4d8e-9290-3d8d41975485.json)

## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently engaged in a selective procurement process for an enabling support contract focused on the provision of Chinook Aircraft Covers, with a total estimated value of £290,000. This tender is categorized under aircraft equipment (CPV code: 34741000) and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender period is set to close on 15th November 2021, and the contract itself is expected to commence on 11th March 2022, lasting until 11th March 2027.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of aircraft equipment, particularly those capable of providing new products as well as repair and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in defence and aerospace manufacturing would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, enhancing their portfolio and contributing to growth in this specialised field.

## Notice

The requirement is to place an enabling support contract for the provision of Chinook Aircraft Covers and Miscellaneous Covers. This requirement shall include the procurement of an initial order, and the ability to procure new, repair and maintenance of existing covers via the contract tasking mechanism. Aircraft covers shall be manufactured in accordance with the Manufacturing Data Pack provided by the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aaef22a-261a-4c90-bce7-a76f9fdb66f3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2022 - 11 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £290,000 |
| 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 |
| 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

- 34741000 - Aircraft equipment

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2021 at 08:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aaef22a-261a-4c90-bce7-a76f9fdb66f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aaef22a-261a-4c90-bce7-a76f9fdb66f3
  15th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://contracts.mod.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022339-2021
  Contracts Notice on Find a Tender Service
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=51035
  DSP Opportunity Notice

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6864ada-dde1-4d8e-9290-3d8d41975485. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6864ada-dde1-4d8e-9290-3d8d41975485.json.