Tender

Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UK MILITARY FLYING TRAINING SYSTEM (UKMFTS) PROJECT TEAM

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Tender

20 Nov 2017 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Combat Air, UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) Project Team is currently engaged in a tender process for the "Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT)" contract, which aims to provide live air support for various defence training exercises. This tender falls under the Defence Services category and is active as of 20th November 2017, with a procurement method classified as selective through a negotiated procedure. The tender period concludes on 15th January 2018, with an expected contract duration from 1st January 2020 through to 31st December 2034, and a contract value estimated at £1.25 billion, with a minimum threshold of £600 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence services and operational training support, particularly those with capabilities in providing integrated air support solutions. Larger companies with experience in military contracts and those capable of meeting the scale and complexity of such projects would be particularly well-suited to compete for this lucrative contract, which is designed to fulfil operational needs that cannot be adequately covered by the Front Line Commands. Engaging in this process could facilitate substantial growth for firms within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT)

Notice Description

Live air support to operational training, operational assurance, trials and exercising across all defence environments that cannot be met organically by the Front Line Commands (FLCs). Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-BRISTOL: Defence services.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fa9e0d2-5f2c-46b0-ac33-d0f0dbabc5e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1532164a-437e-4bb3-86bc-dcf3579a895a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75220000 - Defence services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UK MILITARY FLYING TRAINING SYSTEM (UKMFTS) PROJECT TEAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
desukmfts-asdot-cmrcl-industry@mod.uk
Contact Phone
+443067986977

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

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