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title: "708156451 - Provision of Parachute Packing and Maintenance in the UK - Corrigendum Notice - Cancellation of Procurement Process"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040d97"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-09-11"
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# 708156451 - Provision of Parachute Packing and Maintenance in the UK - Corrigendum Notice - Cancellation of Procurement Process

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040d97

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched a procurement process for the provision of parachute packing and maintenance services across the United Kingdom. Classified under the CPV code 75221000 for military defence services, this opportunity is categorised as services and falls under the negotiated procurement method requiring prior publication of a contract notice. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with key deadlines for the Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) submissions set for 20 November 2023. The MoD anticipates awarding the contract in Q3/Q4 2024 with the full service commencing by 1 April 2025. The contract is expected to run for five years with an option for a two-year extension, valued between £24 million to £28 million.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies equipped to handle comprehensive military equipment maintenance. Businesses specialising in defence services, particularly those experienced with parachute equipment maintenance, repairs, and inventory management, will find this tender suitable. The service includes various activities such as scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, rapid re-packing, transportation, and storage of parachute equipment, including a dedicated climate-controlled facility. SMEs with relevant capabilities in delivering high-standard military services, adhering to the Defence & Security Public Contract Regulations, and meeting cyber security essentials are encouraged to participate. Potential service providers must comply with airworthiness regulations and are advised to ensure electronic trading capability via the Contracting, Purchasing & Finance (CP&F) system.

## Notice

This notice confirms that the 708156451 Provision of Parachute Packing and Maintenance in the UK procurement process is cancelled due to an insufficient number of Tenderers to ensure genuine competition. The Authority intends to start a new single source procedure for the requirement under the applicable UK Public Procurement Regulations. Original Contract Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030988-2023?origin=SearchResults&p=1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029148-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 39523000 - Parachutes
- 75220000 - Defence services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2024 at 15:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029148-2024
- 20 Oct 2023 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030988-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56423
- https://contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/past/52781/detail.si
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030988-2023?origin=SearchResults&p=1
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-for-defence-suppliers-def-stan-05-138
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

## Provenance

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