Award

Procurement to Sustain the Support & Maintenance for Digital ATM Equipment for RNAS Culdrose/Predannack

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

20 Aug 2025 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, facilitated by the Ministry of Defence, focused on sustaining the support and maintenance for digital ATM equipment at RNAS Culdrose/Predannack. Classified under the industry category "Towers" (CPV code: 44212230), this service contract, with a total value of GBP 133,810, covers the period from 14 August 2025 to 31 March 2026. It was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender process concluded before the contract started on 14 August 2025, and the award was published on 20 August 2025. The procurement has moved past the award stage with SAAB AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AB, a large-scale supplier from Sweden, being the selected supplier.

This tender creates a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in tower services, particularly those capable of handling support and maintenance of digital ATM systems. The procurement attracted companies like SAAB AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AB, highlighting that established entities with experience in air traffic management technology will find significant chances for growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are also encouraged to engage with such tenders, as they are deemed suitable for participation. The Ministry of Defence's comprehensive and transparent process allows businesses to expand their client base within the public sector, leveraging opportunities provided by substantial governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

Procurement to Sustain the Support & Maintenance for Digital ATM Equipment for RNAS Culdrose/Predannack

Notice Description

Please see attached redacted contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6aefc7ec-b3bf-46db-9ab9-cca8971870fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d30c9cc1-c41e-4897-8104-86e865cc96a3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44212230 - Towers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£133,710 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,810 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
george.attwell100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAAB AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

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