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closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs

# CHC/656 Chinook Cargo Handling System (CCHS)

[Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence)

Estimated value

£188,868

Published

19 Jul 2023

Deadline

Closed

18 Aug 2023

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.

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## About this tender

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:

- An initial purchase of spares for the CCHS
- 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:

- Purchase of spare CCHS sets or parts of sets Technical Support
- Equipment Modification, Investigation and Implementation.
- Fault Investigation (The Contractor to undertake failure analysis, fault diagnosis & recommendation for further action).
- Proposal Preparation.
- Repair of the CCHS Sets.
- Associated support to the above.
- Logistics Support
- 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 [contracts.mod.uk](https://www.contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/past/56456/detail.si?isOnModification=false&_ncp=1689005887787.115875-2)

Additional information:

DPQQ Available at: [contracts.mod.uk/go/4407484001896DEFCA45](https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/4407484001896DEFCA45)

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## CPV classification

Helicopters

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c7a5a18a-9592-410d-a872-16f6284df92e)

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