Provision of Parachute Packing and Maintenance in the UK

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Project: 708156451 - Provision of Parachute Packing and Maintenance in the UK Stage - Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and Contract Notices - opportunity notice to be updated with links to PQQ and adverts shortly. The UK MOD has a requirement for the provision of a parachute packing, maintenance and inventory management service based in the UK, in support of an estimated 15,000-25,000 parachute descents per annum, for a duration of 5 years. This service will include but is not limited to the undertaking of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repairs, modifications, Special Instructions (Technical) updates, inspections, training, storage, inventory management and transportation of parachute equipment to and from UK locations, with the aim of optimising parachute availability. The parachute equipment that will be supported includes, but is not limited to, various types of precision, low level, mass insertion and cargo parachutes and reserves along with associated ancillary equipment such as parachute release assemblies, carrying straps and life preservers (‘Parachute Equipment’). The Authority intends to award the contract in Q3/Q4 2024 with transition to full service commencement required by 1 Apr 25. The closing date for PQQ clarification questions via the DSP is Friday 10th November at 16:00 GMT. The closing date for PQQ submissions via the DSP is Monday 20th November at 16:00 GMT. Link to Contracts Finder Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83dee969-286d-4ebf-877f-7f01550636fd Link to Find a Tender Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030988-2023?