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title: "62218312 CHC/668 -Transparency Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f495"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-24"
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# 62218312 CHC/668 -Transparency Notice

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f495

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a direct award for the procurement and repair of Chinook unique cabling and associated spares by the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), a central government public authority in the UK. Located in Bristol, DE&S is overseeing this project under the defence and security special regime. The award was made to TT Electronics Faiford Limited, a large supplier based in Fairford, UK, on 24th June 2026, with a contract period starting on 13th July 2026 and ending on 30th June 2028. The procurement method was direct, justified by technical reasons, ensuring airworthiness and safety standards for Chinook aircraft, and the total gross contract value is £1,810,694, with an option for an additional year extension.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the defence sector, particularly those specialising in aircraft cabling and repair services. Large-scale manufacturers and suppliers with technical expertise in military-grade components, particularly in cabling, would find this contract well-suited for their capabilities. Given the nature of the direct award due to technical specificity, businesses with existing contracts or prior experience working with the Ministry of Defence may have competitive advantages. The project promises growth potential through continued collaboration with a major public authority, facilitating the expansion into broader defence procurement markets.

## Notice

THE PROCUREMENT AND REPAIR OF CHINOOK UNIQUE CABLING AND ASSOCIATED SPARES

### Procurement Information

The Chinook Project Team, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, intends to place a contract with TT Electronics Fairford Ltd (the Contractor) for the procurement of Chinook unique aircraft cabling and associated spares. The contract has a term of two years and an estimated value of GBP 1,500,000 (ex VAT). In accordance with Section 41(1) of the Procurement Act 2023, the procurement shall be directly awarded to TT Electronics Fairford Ltd, as the justification set out in paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 applies. This provision permits direct award on the basis that for technical reasons the contract may be awarded only to the TT Electronics Fairford Ltd. The unique aircraft cabling and spares were previously designed and manufactured by TT Electronics-IMS. No other economic operator outside the Contractor's group would be able to source and provide the items required under the contract in a manner that meets its requirements. Alternative provision would directly and adversely impact on Chinook airworthiness causing an unacceptable air safety risk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059592-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,508,912 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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 | TT ELECTRONICS FAIFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31321600 - Shielded cable

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 15:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059592-2026
- 12 Dec 2025 at 11:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082359-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059592-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082359-2025
  12th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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