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title: "Remote Aircraft Mover (RAM) - 10 Chest Pack Assemblies & 8 Battery Retrofit Kits - Contract Award Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045998"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-05-12"
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# Remote Aircraft Mover (RAM) - 10 Chest Pack Assemblies & 8 Battery Retrofit Kits - Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045998

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the supply of 10 Chest Pack Assemblies and 8 Battery Retrofit Kits for the Remote Aircraft Mover (RAM). The contract, awarded on 9th May 2025, was executed through a selective restricted procedure and is now in the award stage. The contract, valued at £220,373.10, falls under the industry category of goods, specifically battery packs, with delivery expected within the UK. This project primarily involves INDAL TECHNOLOGIES INC. as the supplier, with the agreement active and aligned under the legal basis of the CELEX scheme 32014L0024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale suppliers who specialise in high-technical, safety-critical aerospace components, especially in sectors requiring precision and reliability, such as defence. Businesses that can provide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specific components or have capabilities in producing technical equipment with strict safety and compatibility standards will find a fitting opportunity to extend their operations into defence contracts. It enhances prospects for businesses targeting long-term collaborations with the Ministry of Defence, given the critical nature of maintaining and supporting military-grade equipment such as Remote Aircraft Movers.

## Notice

A Contract Award Notice for the supply of 10 Chest Pack Assemblies & 8 Battery Retrofit Kits for Remote Aircraft Mover (RAM).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A contract for the supply of 10 Chest Pack Assemblies & 8 Battery Retrofit Kits for Remote Aircraft Mover (RAM).

### Procurement Information

The Royal Navy, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a 1 year contract with a value of PS220,373.10 (Excluding VAT) to Curtiss Wright INDAL for the purchase of 10 Handler Chest Packs & 8 Battery Pack Units and Charger for the Royal Navy to support the current in-service Remote Aircraft Movers (RAM) Handlers. In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). 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 (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons. The in-Service RAM Handlers are used to support embarked Merlin Mk2/Mk4 and Wildcat HMA aircraft. The Royal Navy needs to purchase this equipment as spares to be able to support the availability of the RAM Handler fleet out to the equipment out of service date of 31 March 2026. The requirement for these spares can only be met by Curtiss Wright INDAL as they are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and no alternative or substitutes can be used as the Chest Pack controls the RAM Handler and compatible battery packs. The units are only available through the OEM, and no Fit Form Function replacement can be used to ensure safety requirements are met. The OEM is only company that has the design drawings, patent and intellectual property of the system that is required to meet the safety requirements. As the system is safety-critical, it is imperative that the system is designed correctly as it is used to move aircraft at sea; if incorrectly designed, it could cause an aircraft to be pulled overboard and cause the loss of a multimillion-pound asset and/or endanger lives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020277-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £220,373 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CURTISS WRIGHT INDAL; INDAL TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31158100 - Battery chargers
- 31422000 - Battery packs

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 06:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020277-2025
- 14 May 2024 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015359-2024

## Notice URLs

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

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