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title: "CREW ESCAPE SYSTEMS TEAM (CEST)SUPPORT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f5e6"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2021-11-11"
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# CREW ESCAPE SYSTEMS TEAM (CEST)SUPPORT

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f5e6

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is procuring support for the Crew Escape Systems Team (CEST) through a tender for the supply of ejector seat spares. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as ejector seats (CPV code: 39111300). The current contract, valued at £407,000, is for a one-year extension with Martin Baker Aircraft Company Ltd, commencing on 26 November 2021. This procurement method is classified as limited, with the contract awarded without prior publication of competition, due to the technical expertise required.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in aerospace components and military supplies to expand their engagement with the UK Ministry of Defence. Companies that manufacture or supply spare parts for ejector seat systems or similar technical equipment are particularly well-suited to compete. Given the unique technical requirements and safety standards associated with this contract, firms with advanced engineering capabilities and experience working in defence sectors will find this an advantageous avenue for business growth.

## Notice

Supply of ejector seat spares

### Procurement Information

The Typhoon Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to extend the current Martin Baker Aircraft Company Ltd, FAST/00242 Crew Escape Systems Team (CEST) for 1 year, starting 26/11/2021. The contract extension has a value of PS407,000. It is considered that this extension can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) for technical reasons. There is a need to extend the current FAST/00242 contract with Martin Baker Aircraft Company Ltd, for 1 year, to ensure cover of Ejection Seat Post Design Services (PDS), spares and associated explosives. Martin Baker Aircraft Company Ltd is the Design Authority for MOD ejector seats and is the only economic entity with the specialist knowledge and access to the necessary drawings for the Ejector Seats and the associated systems and fitments, all of which are required safety standards to be met for the provision of the spares. Due to the above technical reasons, Martin Baker Aircraft Company Ltd, is the only economic operator that can fulfil this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028281-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 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 | £407,000 |

## 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 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARTIN BAKER AIRCRAFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39111300 - Ejector seats

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2021 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028281-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk

## Provenance

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