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715850610 - Apache DaRT - Continuation of Service

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 May 2026 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, is the contracting authority for the procurement titled "715850610 - Apache DaRT - Continuation of Service," which falls under the industry category of aviation ground support software. This contract, valued at £540,000, has been procured using a selective method through a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 29th May 2026, with the contract period set from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029. The software will be delivered to locations in the South West of England.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in aviation software solutions, particularly those with capabilities in creating or supporting aviation ground support software. Companies classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will find this opportunity appealing since the procurement shows suitability for SMEs. The selected supplier, tlmNexus, exemplifies the type of business well-positioned to deliver on the requirements due to their expertise and status as an SME. The contract allows businesses to build strategic partnerships with the Ministry of Defence, potentially opening further avenues for collaboration within the public sector.

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Notice Title

715850610 - Apache DaRT - Continuation of Service

Notice Description

The tlmNexus Damage and Repair Tracker (DaRT) tool has been identified as the most effective solution for AH-64E damage and repair trending, meeting MAA Regulatory Publication (MRP) requirements. The current contract for support is due to expire end of May 2026, and to ensure a seamless transition this Call-Off Contract for the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) was placed end of April 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50b97aec-ea00-4045-b667-c1c192d94dcc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27725d4a-e1b7-4dc3-be46-3a8915763b43
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48131000 - Aviation ground support software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 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
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

TLMNEXUS

Further Information

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