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APS/042

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, AIR PLATFORM SYSTEMS PROJECT TEAM (APS PT)

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14 Jan 2018 at 11:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence's Air Platform Systems Project Team (APS PT) has completed a procurement process for the Advanced Mission Planning Aid (AMPA), a critical system used for planning and executing airborne sorties. The contract, awarded to DXC Technology, is valued at £18 million and covers in-service support and post-design services for three years, beginning on 1st April 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2021, with an optional one-year extension available. The procurement method and specific details were not disclosed, and the procurement was conducted in the services industry category under the CPV code for helpdesk and support services. The tender process concluded on 10th January 2018.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, especially for companies providing technical support, software development, and operational training services relevant to defence systems. Businesses with expertise in mission planning systems or related technologies would be particularly well-suited to engage in future contracts within the defence sector. Given the importance of this procurement to UK military operations, companies capable of delivering high-quality support services and innovative solutions are encouraged to explore similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

APS/042

Notice Description

The Advanced Mission Planning Aid (AMPA) is a computer based Mission Planning System (MPS) used by Typhoon, Tornado, Hercules Storm Shadow, Hawk TMk1 and TMk2, King Air and Tucano aircrew to plan, rehearse and debrief airborne sorties. It is considered Mission Critical by the operators in enabling training and operational sorties at UK Main Operating Bases (MoB's) and in the deployed operational Theatre. The Air Platform Systems Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to let a new, single source, Qualifying Defence Contract (QDC) with DXC Technology, for the Provision of In-Service Support and Post Design Services for AMPA; for three (3) years (1st April 2018 - 31st March 2021) with a one (1) year irrevocable option period (1st April - 31st March 2022). 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: Help-desk and support services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21e03287-c503-4e34-8ea6-f0719f602e0c
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, AIR PLATFORM SYSTEMS PROJECT TEAM (APS PT)
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DXC TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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