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title: "C17CSAE/706142450 - Provision of a Parachutist Supplementary Oxygen System (PSOS) for High Altitude Parachute Insertion (HAPI)"
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# C17CSAE/706142450 - Provision of a Parachutist Supplementary Oxygen System (PSOS) for High Altitude Parachute Insertion (HAPI)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0391d9

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "C17CSAE/706142450 - Provision of a Parachutist Supplementary Oxygen System (PSOS) for High Altitude Parachute Insertion (HAPI)", classified under the industry category of oxygen kits, oxygen masks, and oxygenation equipment. The procurement involved a purchase of equipment, spares, and through-life support for oxygen systems used in high-altitude parachuting, with deliveries set in the UK. The contract, worth £3.24 billion, was awarded on 24th October 2024 to Airborne Systems North America. The process reached the award stage after utilising a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in the manufacture and support of high-altitude parachuting equipment, particularly those that provide specialised oxygen systems. It is an excellent growth opportunity for companies with proven technical capabilities and competitive pricing strategies, as the MOD prioritizes technical criteria at 70% and price at 30%. The selected supplier, Airborne Systems North America, was chosen based on their expertise and ability to meet stringent operational and technical requirements, indicating a competitive procurement environment suitable for highly specialized businesses in the defence and aeronautics sectors.

## Notice

Purchase of Equipment, Spares and Through Life Support for oxygen systems used in High Altitude Parachuting

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036358-2024 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,240,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 33157110 - Oxygen mask
- 33157200 - Oxygen kits
- 42996600 - Oxygenation equipment

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2024 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036358-2024
- 16 Dec 2022 at 11:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035640-2022

## Documents

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

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55476
- https://des.mod.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support

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