---
title: "Design Procurement and Support of Low Pressure Air Supply Units"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029281"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, HELICOPTERS, APACHE PROJECT TEAM"
published: "2021-02-11"
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# Design Procurement and Support of Low Pressure Air Supply Units

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, HELICOPTERS, APACHE PROJECT TEAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029281

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Helicopters Apache Project Team, which is seeking to acquire Design Procurement and Support services for 16 Low Pressure Air Supply Units. This falls under the goods category, classified as compressed-air packages, and is part of the defence industry. The initial tender was published under a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure and has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 26th January 2021. The contract is valued at £238,001 and delivery is expected in East Anglia, with further opportunities for follow-up support extending until March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in the supply and maintenance of aerospace technology and support services, particularly in the defence sector. Businesses equipped with the capability to offer functionality, supportability, and training align well with the award criteria. Moreover, firms that can deliver electronic bids effectively will find a competitive edge, given the high interest in this contract, which attracted five bids, including submissions from SMEs and foreign entities within the EU.

## Notice

Design Procurement and Support of Qty 16 electronically powered Low Pressure Air Supply Units for the UK Apache Military Helicopter. Support Package includes User Publication Manual, User Training Package, Spares, Repairs, Servicing and telephone technical support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Design, Procurement and Support of Low Pressure Air Supply (LPAS) Units

Options: 1 year Option Period 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002842-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £238,001 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, HELICOPTERS, APACHE PROJECT TEAM |
| 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 | TLH1 East Anglia |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUN TEST SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42123610 - Compressed-air package

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2021 at 18:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002842-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:272923-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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