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Provision of PED 2 to P-8A

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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07 Aug 2024 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the Provision of PED 2 to P-8A, an aviation test software package designed to augment the acoustic Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) capability at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland. This restricted procurement, not under the OJEU, had a tender period ending on 7 December 2023, with the contract valued at £3,224,465. The Ministry has procured three units to support both fixed and deployable installations, with the contract starting on 21 June 2024 and concluding on 20 June 2027.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in aviation test software and defence systems, especially those capable of delivering robust post-flight analysis tools. SMEs, in particular, are suited to these opportunities due to the specific eligibility preferences noted. Companies with a strong background in servicing and maintaining sophisticated tactical acoustic support systems will find this contract advantageous for establishing or enhancing their market presence within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of PED 2 to P-8A

Notice Description

The Authority's P8 Delivery Team have a requirement to procure a Post Flight Analysis (PFA) tool to augment the limited functionality of the acoustic Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) capability (Tactical Mobile Acoustic Support System (TacMASS)) at RAF Lossiemouth. The requirement is to procure three (3) units to support one (1) fixed installation at Main Operating Base and two (2) deployable kits with a repair and maintenance support package.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23da8f9d-6201-4e13-ab1f-89960d1db3a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/754d392c-2fe8-4b4b-97d0-983d54bc194d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Restricted (non-OJEU)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48132000 - Aviation test software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,224,465 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,224,465 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2024 - 20 Jun 2027 2-3 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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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