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title: "Provision of Parachute Packing and Maintenance in the South West USA Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice for Tender Documents"
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# Provision of Parachute Packing and Maintenance in the South West USA Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice for Tender Documents

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd7fba07-3ae2-462c-83a1-d51cc25fa1c5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for the provision of Parachute Packing and Maintenance services in the South West USA under a Restricted Procedure. The closing date for the Invitation to Tender (ITT) is Wednesday 19th July 2023 (17:00 GMT). The contract period is from 13th November 2023 to 31st March 2028. The total value of the contract is £16,500,000. The specific industry category is Military defence services.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses providing parachute packing and maintenance services to compete for a lucrative contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in military defence services would be well-suited to participate in the tender process. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the Defence & Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR 2011) and prepare their bids by the specified deadline of 19th July 2023.

## Notice

This Contracts Finder notice provides a copy of the Invitation to Tender that has been issued to Tenderers via the Defence Sourcing Portal. As this procurement relates to the provision of services used for military purposes, the Authority will comply with the Defence & Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR 2011). The procurement is operating under the Restricted Procedure. The Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) will be used to manage the Invitation to Tender (ITT) process. The closing date for the ITT is Wednesday 19th July 2023 (17:00 GMT). Additional information: ITT documents attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9515f19-bcdd-4283-8ceb-91545697f52b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 11 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,500,000 |
| 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 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75221000 - Military defence services

## Release History

- 11 May 2023 at 09:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9515f19-bcdd-4283-8ceb-91545697f52b
- 18 Aug 2022 at 10:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a127322-496f-422a-aca5-8779a67f9a78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9515f19-bcdd-4283-8ceb-91545697f52b
  11th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a127322-496f-422a-aca5-8779a67f9a78
  18th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87a97071-656f-4a8e-b30d-9fa7de86e007
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