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title: "C17CSAE/702116450 Contract for the Provision of Parachute Packing and Maintenance in the South West USA"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b562"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-11-11"
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# C17CSAE/702116450 Contract for the Provision of Parachute Packing and Maintenance in the South West USA

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b562

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of parachute packing and maintenance services in the South West USA. This contract, titled 'C17CSAE/702116450 Contract for the Provision of Parachute Packing and Maintenance in the South West USA,' falls under the military defence services category. The procurement process was conducted using a selective, restricted method, and the contract was awarded to Military Freefall Solutions Inc. on 6th November 2024. The contract's initial duration is from 6th November 2024 to 31st March 2029, with two potential 12-month extension periods. The contract is valued at $4,293,000,000 USD and includes numerous optional tasks that may be exercised during its term.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in military and defence services. Businesses with expertise in parachute packing, maintenance, and related military services are especially well-suited to compete for such opportunities. The detailed technical and pricing criteria, weighted at 60% and 40% respectively, suggest that companies with a strong technical background and competitive pricing strategies will have favourable prospects. The Ministry of Defence's continuous need for sophisticated defence services ensures an ongoing demand, making it an attractive venture for businesses in this sector.

## Notice

The C17CSAE Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("MOD"), hereby announces award of a contract to Military Freefall Solutions Inc for the Provision of Parachute Packing and Maintenance in the South West USA. The Contract was awarded to Military Freefall Solutions Inc on 6th November 2024. The awarded value of the Contract as stated in this notice does not represent the commitment made by the Authority at Contract award. The published figure includes the initial contract duration, plus the price of two Option Years which the Authority may exercise to extend the service. The figure also includes a significant number of optional tasks that may be exercised throughout the duration of the Contract. The initial contract duration period is 6th November 2024 until 31st March 2029. The Contract also includes two 12 month extension periods that may be exercised by the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036380-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 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 | £4,293,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| 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 | MILITARY FREEFALL SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75221000 - Military defence services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2024 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036380-2024

## Provenance

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