---
title: "CHC/671 - Provision of Aircraft Wash Rigs - Contract Details Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d9f1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2026-08-03"
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# CHC/671 - Provision of Aircraft Wash Rigs - Contract Details Notice

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d9f1

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## Summary

The procurement process for "CHC/671 - Provision of Aircraft Wash Rigs - Contract Details Notice" was managed by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government entity based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This project falls under the defence security industry category, with a focus on supplying wash rigs for Chinook aircraft, including wash kits and accessories. The procurement method used was direct and below threshold, which did not require competition. The award stage has been completed as of 3rd August 2026, with the contracting period running from 26th June 2025 to 30th September 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and manufacturing, particularly those producing goods like washer/dryers, as it involves the supply of specialised equipment for military applications. Fenco Group Ltd, an SME located in Lincoln, acted as the supplier for this specific contract, highlighting that smaller enterprises with niche manufacturing abilities can successfully engage in and fulfil contracts with large governmental bodies such as the Ministry of Defence. The substantial amount of the contract, valued at approximately £93,624, points towards advantageous prospects for SME growth and expansion in the defence sector.

## Notice

Provision of Wash Rigs for the Chinook Aircraft including the wash kit and accessories to be supplied before 30 September 2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073177-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £78,028 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | FENCO GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39713210 - Washer/dryers

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 12:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073177-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073177-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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