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title: "CHC/640 The Procurement of a Enabling Support Contract for the Repair, Procurement and Modification of Chinook Aircraft Covers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02deb2"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, HELICOPTERS, CHINOOK PROJECT TEAM"
published: "2021-10-26"
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# CHC/640 The Procurement of a Enabling Support Contract for the Repair, Procurement and Modification of Chinook Aircraft Covers

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, HELICOPTERS, CHINOOK PROJECT TEAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02deb2

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CHC/640 Enabling Support Contract for Chinook Aircraft Covers" is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically for aircraft equipment, with a primary location in Bristol, UK. The tender is currently in the planning stage, and the deadline for submission of requests to participate is set for 15 November 2021. The contract has a total value of £290,000 and is expected to last from 14 February 2022 to 15 March 2027. The procurement method is selective, and interested parties must register on the relevant e-Tendering portal and complete a Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) to express interest.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, and repair services. Businesses equipped to provide the necessary aircraft covers and related support can gain a foothold in the defence sector, which is looking to enhance its operational capabilities. With the expectation of inviting a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 10 tenderers based on responses, this is a viable opportunity for companies that demonstrate the required technical and economic capacities as outlined in the selection criteria.

## Notice

The requirement is to place an enabling support contract for the provision of Chinook Aircraft Covers and Miscellaneous Covers. This requirement shall include the procurement of an initial order, and the ability to procure new, repair and maintenance of existing covers via the contract tasking mechanism. Aircraft covers shall be manufactured in accordance with the Manufacturing Data Pack provided by the Authority. Quantity or scope: The requirement is to place an enabling support contract for the provision of Chinook Aircraft Covers and Miscellaneous Covers. This requirement shall include the procurement of an initial order, and the ability to procure new, repair and maintenance of existing covers via the contract tasking mechanism. Interested companies are required to complete a Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) to provide the Authority with information to evaluate the company's capacities and capabilities against the selection criteria. The Authority will use the DPQQ response to create a shortlist of tenderers who: a) are eligible to participate; b) fulfil any minimum economic, financial, professional and technical standards; and, c) best meet in terms of capacity and capability the selection criteria set out below It is envisaged that a minimum number of 3 and a maximum number of 10 companies will be invited to tender by the Authority based upon the DPQQ response weighted scores.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022339-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2022 - 15 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £290,000 |
| 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, HELICOPTERS, CHINOOK PROJECT TEAM |
| Additional buyers | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8QW |
| 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 | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34741000 - Aircraft equipment

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022339-2021
- 26 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026843-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html
- https://des.mod.uk
- https://des.mod.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classification

## Provenance

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