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Provision of Aircraft Document Reader and Associated Support for A400M and C-17 CF CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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04 Nov 2025 at 11:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Aircraft Document Reader and Associated Support for A400M and C-17 CF CAN," with the contract awarded to Vistair Systems Ltd T/A Comply365. This contract involves document management services for the RAF Air Mobility Force crews and is valued at £3,104,037.40. The procurement process, initiated through a competitive procedure with negotiation, falls under the services category and is classified with the CPV code 72512000. The contract period started on 1 November 2025 and will run until 31 March 2029, serving the Ministry's requirements in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in document management solutions, particularly those capable of handling sensitive data up to the Official-Sensitive classification. Businesses positioned to benefit include those offering robust digital document platforms with comprehensive support capabilities. While the tender favours small and medium-sized enterprises, larger companies like Vistair Systems Ltd have also proven competitive in securing such contracts. This opportunity highlights the Ministry of Defence's commitment to leveraging advanced document management systems, offering growth potential for technology providers adept in security and content management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Aircraft Document Reader and Associated Support for A400M and C-17 CF CAN

Notice Description

RAF Air Mobility Force crews for A400M and C-17, who compromise as the end user, require an Aircraft Document Reader: a security accredited single platform system for the document handling, processing, assuring content, editing, publishing, distribution, viewing and hosting of Aircraft Document Sets in digital format up to Official-Sensitive classification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50fa6b41-b8c8-4574-9071-df99d284470e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7efe2de4-2f7b-4b89-bf6a-cc7255319057
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72512000 - Document management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,104,037 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,104,037 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 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
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

VISTAIR SYSTEMS LTD T/A COMPLY365

Further Information

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