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Advanced Mission Planning Aid-CF-VTN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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21 Aug 2025 at 14:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation, focusing on the "Advanced Mission Planning Aid-CF-VTN" project. This contract falls under the industry category of aviation ground support software development services. The procurement is at the tender stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on the 1st of September 2025, and the start of the contract period on the 2nd of September 2025, running until the 31st of March 2028. The geographical scope includes the United Kingdom, Europe, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and other global locations. The procurement method is a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, justified by a single source contract with a value of GBP 26,000,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in aviation ground support and software development, particularly those already accredited by military aviation authorities. However, the nature of the contract, specifically as a negotiated procedure with a single source, implies that targeted enterprises like those aligned with Enterprise Services Defence and Security UK Limited (DXC Technology) are most suited due to their existing role as the Design Organisation. While the opportunity to compete may be limited for new entrants, the contract's extension suggests stability and continued engagement for the involved party. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) may find fewer direct opportunities within this framework, given the specified supplier prerequisites and accreditation requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advanced Mission Planning Aid-CF-VTN

Notice Description

Voluntary Transparency Notice for Advance Mission Planning Aid (AMPA) This is a Voluntary Transparency Notice to place a Single Source Contract for Advance Mission Planning Aids (AMPA). The Command and Control, 2 Targeting Navigations and Communications Team (C2TNC DT), part of the Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to place a two-year contract extension with Enterprise Services Defence and Security UK Limited (DXC Technology) for the Advanced Mission Planning Aid (AMPA) ("the Contract"). The AMPA In-Service Support (ISS) contract provides Design Organisation support and Post Design Services for the two variants which because of their commonality realises an economy of scale benefit. Due to mission data generated by AMPA being referenced when airborne, the system is deemed to impact air safety and the supplier, Enterprise Services Defence and Security UK Limited (DXC Technology), is required to be accredited by the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) as a Design Organisation (DO). Enterprise Services Defence and security UK Limited (DXC Technology) are the only company that design/ modify mission planning systems. Enterprise Services Defence and Security UK Limited are responsible for the in-service support and post design enhancement of the mission planning system. The Authority has determined that this Single Source contract is excluded from Defence and Security Public Contract under Regulations 6(3A) (b) and 7(1) (a) of the DSPR 2011.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29d97221-808c-44a9-8698-87728ab22c0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99b79473-988f-4b3d-af34-4eefa412b99f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212131 - Aviation ground support software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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