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title: "715889490 - CHC/673 Enabling Support Contract for Chinook Aircraft Covers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e4d2"
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published: "2026-08-14"
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# 715889490 - CHC/673 Enabling Support Contract for Chinook Aircraft Covers

Buyer: Ministry of Defence  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e4d2

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is procuring an enabling support contract for Chinook aircraft covers. The requirement concerns the supply of aircraft equipment, specifically covers used with Chinook aircraft, rather than broader aircraft maintenance or support services. Delivery is required in the United Kingdom. The procurement is classified as a goods contract and falls under the defence and security regime. It is managed by the Ministry of Defence from its Abbey Wood site in Bristol. The requirement is arranged as a single package, covering the complete aircraft-cover supply need. Businesses supplying protective covers or related aircraft equipment for defence use should assess the technical requirements and contractual documentation before deciding whether the opportunity fits their capabilities.

The process reached tender: the Ministry of Defence invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Bidders could submit electronically through the Defence Sourcing Portal. Enquiries were due by 9 September 2026 at 10:00, and offers were due by 28 September 2026 at 10:00. The single lot has an estimated value of £341,666 excluding VAT, or £410,000 including VAT. The contract is planned to run from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2031. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The published selection information states that conditions of participation do not apply. Award criteria documentation is available through the Defence Sourcing Portal.

This opportunity suits suppliers able to provide aircraft covers as specialist defence equipment, particularly businesses with relevant manufacturing, sourcing, quality assurance and fulfilment capability. Experience producing protective covers for aircraft or other demanding aerospace and defence applications would help a bidder demonstrate a sound understanding of fit, protection, durability, handling and supply requirements, subject to the technical specification. Suppliers should be able to support a long-term Ministry of Defence requirement and maintain reliable delivery arrangements across the United Kingdom. The procurement is expressly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises, and its published selection information does not impose conditions of participation. Businesses should review the award criteria and technical requirements in the Defence Sourcing Portal.

## Notice

715889490 - CHC/673 Procurement of an Enabling Support Contract for Chinook Aircraft Covers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077759-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £341,666 |
| Lots value | £341,666 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Ministry of Defence |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Postcode area | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34741000 - Aircraft equipment

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2026 at 15:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077759-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077759-2026
  14th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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