--- title: "Voluntary Transparency Notice: Infra-Red Suppression System - Environmental Data Gathering" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048a3a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048a3a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048a3a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048a3a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-08-13" --- # Voluntary Transparency Notice: Infra-Red Suppression System - Environmental Data Gathering Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048a3a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048a3a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048a3a.json) ## Summary The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) for the provision of environmental data gathering related to the Infra-Red Suppression System on Chinook aircraft. Categorized under 'Test and evaluation' services (CPV code 73430000), this procurement falls within the defence sector. The £0.700M contract will span a period of two years, with the procurement method being negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The procurement and award stages are completed, with the contract signed on 13th August 2024. The Chinook Delivery Team, located in Filton, UK, is responsible for this procurement process. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in aerospace and defence sectors, specifically those with capabilities in environmental data gathering and aircraft countermeasure systems. The unique technical requirements limit competition, favouring firms with niche specialisations such as CAeS, which holds the necessary Design Approved Organisation Scheme (DAOS) certification. Companies with advanced research and development capabilities in these fields could stand to benefit from similar future contracts requiring specialised knowledge and equipment. ## Notice Provision of environmental data gathering for the Chinook countermeasure system. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Chinook Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a new Contract with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) to conduct environmental data gathering for the Chinook countermeasure system. The estimated contract value is ROM PS0.700M (Ex-VAT) for a duration of 2 years. 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 European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered 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. CAeS is the only Design Approved Organisation Scheme (DAOS) approved operator with the necessary technical knowledge and equipment to conduct the environmental data gathering required to ensure safety requirements are met for the Chinook aircraft. ### Procurement Information The Chinook Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a new Contract with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) to conduct environmental data gathering for the Chinook countermeasure system. The estimated contract value is ROM PS0.700M (Ex-VAT) for a duration of 2 years. 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 European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered 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. CAeS is the only Design Approved Organisation Scheme (DAOS) approved operator with the necessary technical knowledge and equipment to conduct the environmental data gathering required to ensure safety requirements are met for the Chinook aircraft. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025561-2024 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Aug 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 | £700,000 | ## 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 | FILTON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CRANFIELD AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73430000 - Test and evaluation ## Release History - 13 Aug 2024 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025561-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.mod.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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