Award

Procurement of Remote Air Traffic Services for RNAS PREDANNACK, including options for additional Air Stations

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 11 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2020 at 10:24

TenderAmendment

28 Sep 2020 at 18:37

TenderAmendment

25 Sep 2020 at 11:07

TenderAmendment

24 Sep 2020 at 12:11

TenderAmendment

24 Sep 2020 at 11:03

TenderAmendment

21 Sep 2020 at 10:21

TenderAmendment

04 Sep 2020 at 10:22

TenderAmendment

03 Sep 2020 at 13:04

TenderAmendment

20 Aug 2020 at 17:00

TenderAmendment

14 Aug 2020 at 15:51

Tender

14 Aug 2020 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, seeking proposals for the "Procurement of Remote Air Traffic Services for RNAS Predannack," which includes options for additional Air Stations. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on air traffic control software and development services. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of an open tender issued on 14th August 2020. The tender period concluded on 19th October 2020, with the contract period commencing on 23rd November 2020 and extending to 31st December 2021. The services are to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £8.5 million, of which the minimum potential expenditure is set at £1.7 million.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in air traffic control systems and software development, particularly those capable of providing advanced remote aerodrome air traffic services. Suppliers with proven expertise in aviation technology and relevant systems integration would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The extensive nature of the services, including potential options for additional sites, opens avenues for both established firms and innovators in the aviation sector to expand their market presence and capabilities through strategic partnerships.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Remote Air Traffic Services for RNAS PREDANNACK, including options for additional Air Stations

Notice Description

Provision of remote aerodrome air traffic services (ATS) (commonly known as 'remote towers'), enabling the provision of aerodrome ATS from RNAS Predannack by means of technology and delivered to RNAS Culdrose. Includes potential options for provision of services to additional sites. Application instructions included within Invitation To Tender document. There will be a site visit held at RNAS Preddanack and RNAS Culdrose on 24th and 25th of August. Please confirm your ability to attend by 20th August by emailing the address provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40f4b78b-a4f2-4794-9cce-7ae2ce8a61fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48121000 - Air traffic control software package

72212121 - Air traffic control software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,878,550 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 3LU
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAAB DIGITAL AIR TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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