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title: "CHC/654 Brightstar"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dd28"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# CHC/654 Brightstar

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dd28

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, has completed the awarding stage for the procurement process titled "CHC/654 Brightstar," which pertains to the repair, maintenance, and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment. This procurement falls under the services industry category and is specifically catered towards supporting the Brightstar illumination system used on UK military rotary wing platforms. The awarded contract encompasses a one-year repair agreement with an option to extend for an additional year. During this period, the contractor will manage replacement items, spares procurement, and the reworking of Chinook IR Modules while ensuring compliance with military packaging standards and relevant documentation requirements. The contract was signed on 10th February 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in aircraft maintenance and repair, particularly those with capabilities in military platforms. The procurement is highly suited to businesses with prior experience and certifications necessary to work on sensitive and technically challenging defence equipment. Given the limited procurement method and technical restrictions, L.F.D Limited, the original equipment manufacturer, has been identified as the solitary supplier capable of meeting the Ministry of Defence's stringent requirements. This single-source contract underscores the critical nature of possessing unique technical knowledge and approved certifications in the defence sector.

## Notice

Support contract for the Brightstar illumination system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A one year repair contract, including procurement of replacement items and spares, with an option to extend for one additional year, is enabled to ensure the LFD lighting components for the Chinook platform. The contract should include provision to replace items as required. The contract should include provision to purchase LFD hardware (bolts, washers etc) as necessary. The contract shall include a provision to rework the Chinook IR Modules. The contractor will ensure suitable packaging, handling, storage and transportation provisions are met for all assets. IAW DEF STAN 81-041 Military Packaging Level Requirement Level P. The contractor shall meet the requirements of MRP RA 4809 for spares purchased and comply with the relevant documentation for the category ie. a valid ARC for repaired items or a Certificate of Conformity (CofC) for new items.

Options: 1 x 12 month extension option

### Procurement Information

This contract is to be awarded as a single source for technical reasons. It is considered that this Contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the EU Defence and security Public Contract Regulations 2011) for technical reasons. LFD are the original equipment manufacturers of the Anti-Collision Lamps, Brightstar Lamps and Brightstar Control Boxes used on UK operated military rotary wing platforms and the appointed Platform Design Organisation (DO) for this equipment is in accordance with Regulatory Article 5101 Design Approved Organisation Scheme (DAOS) approval procedures and responsibilities. The Authority believes that the provision of spares, repair and modification of anti-collision lamps, Brightstar Lamps and Brightstar Control Boxes applicable to UK operated military rotary wing platforms can only be carried out by LFD. This is because they hold relevant skills, technical data, drawing and design information, and are not prepared to share or licence the use of that information outside of LFD. The aforementioned skills, technical data, drawing and design information are necessary for the performance of those activities which will be carried out by LFD. It is not possible for another company to obtain the relevant level of certification without access to the skills, knowledge and technical information that only LFD hold.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004310-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## 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 | L.F.D |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2025 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004310-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

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