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title: "In-Service Support for Aircraft Ground Starting & Servicing (AGSS) & Aircraft Converted Electrical Supplies (ACES) - Ground Power"
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# In-Service Support for Aircraft Ground Starting & Servicing (AGSS) & Aircraft Converted Electrical Supplies (ACES) - Ground Power

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fafe3c57-f23f-4ea5-866a-cc664ecbfe73

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for In-Service Support (ISS) for Ground Power equipment, including Aircraft Ground Starting and Servicing (AGSS) and Aircraft Converted Electrical Supplies (ACES). The contract, valued at £7,738,000 GBP, was awarded to Whippendell Marine Ltd. The procurement method used was a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the contract period is from 21st July 2023 to 20th July 2028. The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, issued this contract in the services category.

This procurement process by the Ministry of Defence provides business opportunities for companies specializing in repair and maintenance services of warships. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable due to the nature of the services required. The selective procurement method used in this tender allows for competitive participation with negotiation above the threshold. Businesses located in various countries such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Oversea Territories can consider bidding for this contract to expand their operations in providing support for aircraft ground power equipment.

## Notice

Announcement of Contract award for In- Service Support (ISS) for Ground Power equipment consisting of "Aircraft Ground Starting and Servicing" (AGSS) & "Aircraft Converted Electrical Supplies" (ACES). Spares and repairs contract with some additional Core management services. Copy of contract attached for Transparency purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2def835-6e80-4dd9-9fe8-f8c83fb36cae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2023 - 20 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,738,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,738,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WHIPPENDELL MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2023 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2def835-6e80-4dd9-9fe8-f8c83fb36cae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2def835-6e80-4dd9-9fe8-f8c83fb36cae
  17th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0d87abc-5d7f-47dd-89c7-e900fc18fcf2
  Transparency Doc

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