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title: "he provision of replacement parachute components for JSPCW over the next 5 years - 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044ce8"
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published: "2024-08-06"
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# he provision of replacement parachute components for JSPCW over the next 5 years - 2

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044ce8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in High Wycombe, UK, initially issued a tender for the provision of replacement parachute components for the Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston (JSPCW) over the next five years. This procurement, classified under CPV code 39523000 (Parachutes), aimed to deliver main student and advanced parachute canopies conforming to manufacturing and operational guidelines set by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and British Skydiving (BS). However, the tender process encountered issues, and the Ministry has decided to withdraw it due to anomalies and omissions in the tender methodology. The Ministry anticipates reviewing the tender process and plans to issue a new competition shortly.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses skilled in manufacturing parachutes and related components. Companies with a proven track record in producing aviation and skydiving equipment are particularly well-suited to compete. The forthcoming revised tender will offer renewed possibilities for suppliers to secure a long-term contract with the Ministry of Defence, enhancing their market presence and business credibility in the defence and aviation sectors. Businesses should prepare to meet stringent regulatory and safety standards required by the CAA and BS to optimise their chances of success in the upcoming competition.

## Notice

The scope of this Statement of Requirement (SOR) is the delivery of main student and advanced parachute canopies to Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston (JSPCW). This SOR will form the basis of a contractual agreement for the delivery of the canopies as described within this document. Products and services must be provided in accordance with manufacturing guidelines and in line with all operating procedures for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and British Skydiving (BS) in addition to specific requirements of JSPCW.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of this Statement of Requirement (SOR) is the delivery of main student and advanced parachute canopies to Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston (JSPCW). This SOR will form the basis of a contractual agreement for the delivery of the canopies as described within this document. Products and services must be provided in accordance with manufacturing guidelines and in line with all operating procedures for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and British Skydiving (BS) in addition to specific requirements of JSPCW.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024608-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £336,594 |
| Lots value | £336,594 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39523000 - Parachutes
- 39523100 - Dirigible parachutes

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2024 at 07:55 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024608-2024
- 26 Mar 2024 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009794-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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