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Advanced Mission Planning Aid VTN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 Apr 2025 at 14:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being managed by the Ministry of Defence, specifically the C2 Targeting Navigations and Communications Team in Bristol, England. This contract, titled "Advanced Mission Planning Aid VTN," falls under the industry category of aviation ground support software development services. This tender is in the procurement stage with a limited method, using a negotiated procedure without prior publication. Key dates include the tender period ending on 5 May 2025 and the contract period extending from 6 May 2025 to 31 March 2026. The contract will support operations across various locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond, with a total estimated value of £668,015.68.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses with the appropriate certification, particularly those experienced in aviation ground support services. Given the single-source nature excluded from DSPCR under Regulation 6(3A)(b) and the specific certification requirement by the Military Aviation Authority for air safety, businesses with existing accreditation have a strategic advantage. Companies currently lacking this certification but capable of obtaining it in the future may find this as an indication to follow a growth pathway toward securing similar contracts in this specialised field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advanced Mission Planning Aid VTN

Notice Description

This is a Voluntary Transparency Notice: The C2 Targeting Navigations and Communications Team (C2TNC DT), part of the Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to enter into a one-year option contract extension with DXC for the Advanced Mission Planning Aid (AMPA) ("the Contract"). The AMPA In-Service Support (ISS) contract provides Design Organisation support and Post Design Services for the 3 variants which because of their commonality realises an economy of scale benefit. Due to mission data generated by AMPA being referenced when airborne, the system is deemed to impact air safety and the supplier, DXC Technology, is required to be accredited by the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) as a Design Organisation (DO). It is not believed that any other MoD MPS provider currently holds this certification. The original AMPA ISS included 2+1-year support for Hawk TMk1 and Typhoon so providing cover until 31 Mar 2025, but the delays and continuing uncertainty require this is extended to 2+2 years which will align with the end of the current contract which is 31 March 2026. A change of supplier is not practical as it would introduce significant technical and assurance issues for a mission critical capability affecting air safety without offering any performance, time, cost, or operational benefit. The Authority has determined that this is Single source contract is excluded from DSPCR under Regulation 6(3A) (b) of the DSPR 2011.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bde04c4-439e-4162-bd33-f72ca6e2c901
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0e2e46-7f7d-4cad-a00d-902758394095
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212131 - Aviation ground support software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£668,015 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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