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title: "VTN for the provision of Aircraft Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b180"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-05-14"
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# VTN for the provision of Aircraft Consumables

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b180

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, has successfully completed a tender titled "VTN for the provision of Aircraft Consumables." This procurement falls under the industry category of parts for aircraft, spacecraft, and helicopters (CPV code 34730000). The procurement process was initiated on 14 May 2021 and involved a limited negotiated procedure without a prior contract notice. The awarded contract, with a total value of up to £50 million, is designated for Leonardo UK Ltd and is expected to begin in January 2022, running for a maximum duration of 3.25 years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft consumables, particularly those with expertise in defence-related contracts. While the current contract has been awarded to Leonardo UK Ltd, the Ministry of Defence has indicated that industry will later be invited to express interest in a forthcoming competitive tender for the longer-term provision of Aircraft Consumables. Businesses that can provide specialised technical support, research capabilities, or innovative solutions in the aerospace sector would be well-suited to participate in future procurement opportunities related to this project.

## Notice

VTN for the Provison of Aircraft Consumables

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Aircraft Consumables for a a continuation of services currently provided by Leonardo UK Ltd.

### Procurement Information

The Aircraft section of the Air Commodities Team, Defence Equipment and Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to enter into a Contract with Leonardo UK Ltd for the provision of Aircraft Consumables. The contract is a continuation of services currently provided by Leonardo UK Ltd and is expected to run from January 2022 for a maximum of 3.25 years at a total cost of up to PS50m. This contract is an interim solution to ensure support is maintained until the competitive longer-term future Aircraft Consumables Project is able to deliver. Industry will be encouraged to express their interest for the Aircraft Consumables Project through a separate notice published in the future. Placement of this single source contract is the minimum measure for which Leonardo UK Ltd is the only company able to meet this requirement in the timescales required. They are the only economic operator with access to current UK Ministry of Defence consumables air worthiness technical expertise . In addition, Leonardo UK Ltd is the only economic operator with a data management system which permits the necessary access to all the required technical information, enabling delivery of the interim Aircraft Consumables provision

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010767-2021 |
| 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 | 14 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 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 | £50,000,000 |

## 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 | TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEONARDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34730000 - Parts for aircraft, spacecraft and helicopters

## Release History

- 14 May 2021 at 21:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010767-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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