---
title: "VTN for Provision of HUSLE and Cargo Nets and Associated Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ae23"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ae23"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ae23.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ae23.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-05-06"
---

# VTN for Provision of HUSLE and Cargo Nets and Associated Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ae23

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ae23)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ae23.json)

## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is overseeing the procurement for the provision of Helicopter Underslung Load Equipment (HUSLE) and Cargo Nets, alongside associated support services, with an estimated contract value of £25 million. This tender falls under the 'goods' category and is classified within the aircraft equipment sector (CPV code: 34741000). The procurement process is currently at the award stage, following a limited negotiation without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract was signed on 5th May 2021, and Amsafe Bridport Limited has been awarded the contract, set to commence on 1st January 2022, with services to be delivered to locations across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the defence sector, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing and supplying helicopter equipment and related services. Companies specialising in technical support and post-design services for aviation-related products would be well-positioned to compete. Given the MoD's emphasis on technical expertise, firms with established relationships in defence procurement and a proven track record in safety compliance will have a competitive edge in future tenders.

## Notice

VTN for Provision of Helicopter Underslung Load Equipment (HUSLE) and Cargo Nets and Associated Support including Post Design Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Helicopter Underslung Load Equipment (HUSLE) and Cargo Nets and Associated Support including Post Design Service.

### Procurement Information

The Air Commodities Delivery Team (ACDT), part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to place a new 7 year Contract with Amsafe Birdport Ltd (Amsafe) for post design services and technical support to the MoD's existing requirement of Cargo Nets/Helicopter Underslung Load Equipment from 1st January 2022. The estimated Contract value is PS25M. It is considered that this Contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) of 2011). This is due to the technical impracticality for another economic operator to undertake the work required within this contract. Only Amsafe hold manufacturing information and technical expertise necessary to provide the required services. In addition, no other supplier will be able to provide said services within the timescales required and meet the MoD's MAA standards. To contract with another supplier would create an unacceptable safety risk for the MOD.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009906-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 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 | £25,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMSAFE BRIDPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34741000 - Aircraft equipment

## Release History

- 6 May 2021 at 21:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009906-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## 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-h6vhtk-02ae23. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ae23.json.