Contractor Support to Chinook and Puma Forces
MINISTRY OF DEFENCEEstimated Value
£20,000,000 – £28,000,000
Deadline
25 March 2020
Published
20 March 2020
Type
services
Overview
This is a notice to meet the Government's Transparency Agenda commitments. This notice contains the tender documents i.e. the OJEU Contract Notice, DPQQ, Invitation to Tender (including the terms and conditions, and the requirement).
This requirement is for the repair and maintenance services of aircraft and the repair, maintenance and logistic support services to aircraft. The requirement is for the provision of technical and logistics support services at RAF Odiham and RAF Benson for the Chinook Force and Puma Force.
The Contracted support will provide on and off aircraft engineering to Chinook, Puma and associated equipment. The majority of the services are for Chinook Force (Approximately 70%), the support to Puma Force is primarily to alleviate pressures due to Op TORAL (Support to NATO in Kabul).
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Additional details
In addition to engineering, the provision of logistic, administrative and training support will also be required at RAF Odiham and RAF Benson. An element of administration support will be required at AACen (Army Aviation Centre) Middle Wallop.
Further information about the requirement can be found in the Statement of Requirements with in the Invitation to Tender. A list of their contact details can be found at the start of the Invitation to Tender, alternatively please contact thomas.mcmullen397@mod.gov.uk
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Ministry of DefenceKey Dates
Published
20 March 2020
Submission deadline
25 March 2020
Notice type
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