Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
Bristol
BS34 8JH
Contact
Matt Jones
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Defence
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
National Engine Support Contract 2.5
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50211212 - Aircraft-engine repair services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The provision of in-service support services at Maintenance Levels 1 and 2 for the TP400 engine on the A400M aircraft.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £10,600,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Main site or place of performance
Filton, Bristol
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The A400M Project Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a 12 month contract with options totalling a further 12 months, for a possible total 24 month duration, for the provision of in-service support services at Maintenance Level 2 for the TP400 engine with Rolls Royce PLC.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
up to 2 x 6 Month Extension
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
It is considered that this contract can be placed using the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is because in order to carry out the requirements of this contract access is required to a fully accredited TP400 Engine Uninstalled Test Facility, which is a unique item of infrastructure designed specifically to meet the needs of the TP400 Engine Pass Off Test requirements. These unique TP400 engine Turn Over Stands are necessary to carry out engine repairs and a Maintenance Level 2 Repair Facility for the TP400 engine which is certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Only Rolls Royce PLC have the required TP400 Engine Uninstalled Test Facility, unique TP400 engine Turn Over Stands, EASA certified Maintenance Level 2 Repair Facility and the associated technical know-how necessary to provide the in-service support services at Maintenance Level 2 for the TP400 Engine.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
706920454
Title
National Engine Support Contract 2.5
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 September 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Rolls Royce PLC
Bristol
BS34 7QE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot/concession: £10,600,000
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £10,600,000
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract/lot/concession is likely to be subcontracted
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Defence Equipment and Support, A400M Team
Bristol
Country
United Kingdom