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title: "VTN C17CSAE/712093451 - Provision of Cadmium Plating Training and Associated Spares"
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# VTN C17CSAE/712093451 - Provision of Cadmium Plating Training and Associated Spares

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049ac8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Cadmium Plating Training and Associated Spares" in support of the C-17 aircraft, with the award process completed on 12th September 2024. This contract, valued at £41,700 inclusive of VAT, falls under the services category, specifically training services, and will be delivered within the UK. The initial contract runs until 31st March 2027, with potential extensions available for up to three additional years. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, due to the specialised nature of the required services and the lack of competition for technical reasons. Sifco Applied Surface Concepts (UK), the singular supplier equipped with the necessary expertise and equipment, was selected for this role.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the training and defence service sectors. Companies with expertise in specialised aircraft maintenance and training services, particularly those that can provide unique technical training and support materials, stand to benefit. The need for highly specialised equipment and training solutions suggests that businesses capable of meeting these technical criteria will find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts with the MOD and other defence organisations.

## Notice

Provision of Cadmium Plating Training and Associated Spares

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Cadmium Plating Training and Associated Spares in Support of the C-17 Aircraft

Options: Option Year 1 - 1st April 2027 - 31st March 2028 Option Year 2 - 1st April 2028 - 31st March 2029 Option Year 3 - 1st April 2029 - 31st March 2030

### Procurement Information

The C-17 Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) (the Authority), has a requirement for the Provision of Cadmium Plating Training and Associated Spares in Support of the C-17 Aircraft. The Authority intends to award a new contract to renew the exiting provision with Sifco Applied Surface Concepts (UK) until 31st March 2027 (with options to extend by an additional 3 (three) years) at an approximate value of PS0.05M (Inclusive of VAT). It is considered that this contract can be placed on a single source basis without prior publication of a contract notice as it is below the financial threshold of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). Sifco Applied Surface Concepts (UK) provide the C-17 electroplating equipment, the cadmium brush plating solution and procedure listed in the US Air Force (USAF) C-17 Technical Orders (TOs). Accordingly, Sifco Applied Surface Concepts (UK) are the only economic operator which has the required equipment, technical knowledge, expertise, and experience to undertake and discharge the contractor's obligations under this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029411-2024 |
| 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 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 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 | £41,700 |

## 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIFCO APPLIED SURFACE CONCEPTS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2024 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029411-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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