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title: "The Provision of HUSLE and Cargo Nets including PDS Support - F15 VTN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03591b"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-08-04"
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# The Provision of HUSLE and Cargo Nets including PDS Support - F15 VTN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03591b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Stoke Gifford, UK, has completed a contract titled "The Provision of HUSLE and Cargo Nets including PDS Support - F15 VTN". This procurement stemmed from a limited tender process aimed at acquiring goods classified under textile nets, specifically designed to support British Armed Forces operations. The contract was awarded to AmSafe Bridport Ltd on 4th August 2022, with a value ranging from £15 million to £20 million. The project includes provisions for options, allowing for a 12-month extension, and addresses delivery requirements starting from 1st September 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in military equipment and textiles, particularly those capable of providing high-quality cargo nets and helicopter underslung load equipment. Firms with expertise in manufacturing or supplying defence-related commodities, especially those that can meet stringent airworthiness standards set by the Ministry of Defence, would be well-positioned to participate in future tenders. Additionally, suppliers with capabilities in research and development within defence applications may find opportunities arising from the ongoing strategic considerations of the MOD for long-term procurement strategies.

## Notice

The Provision of HUSLE and Cargo Nets including PDS Support

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of Helicopter Under Slung Load Equipment (HUSLE) and Cargo Nets including PDS Support for the British Armed Forces.

Options: 1 * 12 month option included

### Procurement Information

The Air Commodities Delivery Team (ACDT), part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to place a new Contract with Amsafe Birdport Ltd (Amsafe) to satisfy short term customer requirements for the procurement of and support of Cargo Nets/Helicopter Underslung Load Equipment from 1st September 2022. The estimated Contract value is PS15M - PS20M which will support multiple platforms including but not limited to: C17, A400M Chinook, Merlin and Wildcat. 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). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for Technical Reasons. This is due to the technical impracticality for another economic operator to undertake the work required in order to meet MoD timescales and at the required MAA air worthiness standards for example RA 5850. Only Amsafe hold the manufacturing information and current technical expertise necessary to provide the required services. To contract with another supplier would currently create an unacceptable safety risk for the MOD. The MoD is currently formulating its longer term strategy and will look to engage with the market to explore potential options for a future competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021475-2022 |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,000,000 |

## 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 | STOKE GIFFORD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 34741000 - Aircraft equipment
- 35611400 - Military transport aircrafts
- 35641000 - Structure and mechanical spare parts for military aerospace equipment
- 39541200 - Textile nets

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2022 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021475-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

## Provenance

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