Award of 20-Year Through Life Customer Support Contract for UK Chinook Helicopter Fleet to Boeing Defence UK
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of 20-Year Through Life Customer Support Contract for UK Chinook Helicopter Fleet to Boeing Defence UK
Awarded 31 Mar 2020
Awarded31 Mar 2020
Value£590,447,958.00
SupplierBOEING DEFENCE UK LIMITED
AgencyMINISTRY OF DEFENCE
RegionSouth West
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Expires in 13y 5mo20y term, 33% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2020Expires 31 Mar 2040
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The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Boeing Defence UK Limited for the provision of Future Through Life Customer Support (FTLCS) for the UK Chinook helicopter fleet.
The 20-year contract, valued at £590,447,958.35 for the first six-year pricing period, covers spares, repairs, technical support, modification, and maintenance activities.
It supersedes the previous non-QDC TLCS contract that ended on 31 March 2020 and will run until 31 March 2040.
A Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice was published on 19 February 2020, and the standstill period expired on 2 March 2020 with no market concerns raised.
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Award of 20-Year Through Life Customer Support Contract for UK Chinook Helicopter Fleet to Boeing Defence UK
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