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title: "POST DESIGN SERVICE AND SPARES ENABLING CONTRACT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b6bc"
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# POST DESIGN SERVICE AND SPARES ENABLING CONTRACT

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b6bc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which has completed a tender for a contract titled "POST DESIGN SERVICE AND SPARES ENABLING CONTRACT." This service is categorised under the CPV classification of "Repair and maintenance services" and relates to the provision of spares, repairs, and maintenance support for Oxygen Regulators and Aircraft Modular Oxygen Systems needed for high-altitude parachuting. The procurement was executed through a limited negotiation method without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract, valued at £3,750,000, was signed on 28th May 2021, and the work is to be carried out in the UK, specifically for a duration of four years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence and aerospace sectors, particularly those with expertise in high-altitude life support systems. Companies that specialise in the repair, maintenance, and supply of components related to medical or aviation equipment would be well-suited to compete. Given that the contract was awarded to Meggitt UK Limited due to their unique technical capabilities, businesses entering this market should focus on developing innovative solutions and potentially forming partnerships to leverage their competencies for future similar contracts.

## Notice

Provision of spares, repairs and maintenance support and Post Design Services (PDS) for Oxygen Regulators and Aircraft Modular Oxygen Systems (AMOS) required for high altitude parachuting.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of spares, repairs and maintenance support and Post Design Services (PDS) for Oxygen Regulators and Aircraft Modular Oxygen Systems (AMOS) required for high altitude parachuting.

### Procurement Information

The C17CSAE Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to enter into a Contract with Meggitt UK Limited for in-service support and maintenance services, including repairs, overhaul and maintenance, provision of spares and post design services, in relation to the High-Altitude Parachute Life Support System (HAPLSS) Capability, which capability is due to be replaced in approximately four years' time. The Contract has an estimated value of PS3,750,000 (VAT EX) and will have a duration of 4 years. In accordance with Regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Therefore, prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that this Contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a Contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 as amended for technical reasons. This is because Meggitt UK Limited and companies now owned by Meggitt UK Limited are the original equipment manufacturers of the High-Altitude Parachute Life Support System (HAPLSS) Capability comprising the Aircraft Modular Oxygen Systems (AMOS), which enable parachutists to pre-breathe oxygen when flying at high altitudes, and Personal Oxygen Regulators, which are used in both flight and when parachuting from high altitudes, Meggitt UK Limited is the only supplier which has the capability to provide the required repair, overhaul, maintenance and post design services, provide spares and conduct the necessary climatic and altitude acceptance tests for the critical life support Oxygen Regulators and Meggitt UK Limited is the only supplier which has the tools, test equipment, know-how, technical expertise, skills and access to the technical documentation necessary to be able to undertake the services, provide the spares and conduct the climatic and altitude acceptance tests.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012106-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 28 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 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 | £3,750,000 |

## 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 | 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 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 28 May 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012106-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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