Published date: 19 July 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 18 August 2023, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Helicopters - 34711500

  • Parts for helicopters - 34731700

Location of contract

RG29 1QT

Value of contract

£188,868

Procurement reference

tender_374019/1233493

Published date

19 July 2023

Closing date

18 August 2023

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

30 November 2023

Contract end date

30 November 2025

Contract type

Not specified

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

The Chinook Cargo Handling System (CCHS) is a set of rollers bolted onto the ramp door at the rear of fuselage. The system provides a safe facility to carry, load and unload cargo while the aircraft is fitted with Ballistic Protection armoured panels on both the cabin floor and on the ramp area.

An enabling support contract is required in support of the Chinook CCHS at Forward, consisting of:
A) An initial purchase of spares for the CCHS
B) A 2-year support contract for the provision of spares (via Tasking Order Process), as listed in the Manufacturing Data Pack (MDP)

Support Tasked Activities may include, but not be limited to the following:
a. Purchase of spare CCHS sets or parts of sets Technical Support
c. Equipment Modification, Investigation and Implementation.
d. Fault Investigation (The Contractor to undertake failure analysis, fault diagnosis & recommendation for further action).
e. Proposal Preparation.
f. Repair of the CCHS Sets.
g. Associated support to the above.
h. Logistics Support
i. Support and redevelopment to the current CCHS storage and transportation equipment

Obsolescence Management Service - The contractor shall provide an Obsolescence Management Service (OMS) covering the CCHS and its piece part spares. This will include an obsolescence monitoring service reporting at Annual Review with recommendations for future support including but not limited to Form Fit Function alternatives and Last Time Buys.

Disposal Under additional tasking, The Contractor are to dispose of any redundant equipment as and when required.


Please see Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) for Tender Documentation. Available at https://www.contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/past/56456/detail.si?isOnModification=false&_ncp=1689005887787.115875-2


More information

Additional text

DPQQ Available at: https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/4407484001896DEFCA45


About the buyer

Address

Defence Equipment and Support
Bristol
BS34 8QW
England

Email

Megan.White207@mod.gov.uk

Website

https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/4407484001896DEFCA45