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Contract for the provision of a Defence Air Passenger Services System

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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20 Dec 2023 at 18:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support is awarding a contract for the provision of a Defence Air Passenger Services System. The contract is classified under Defence services, with a value of 7,639,200 GBP. The procurement method used is selective, with a tender period ending on 4th December 2023. The contract period starts on 5th December 2023 and ends on 31st December 2028. The buying organization is based in Bristol, England, with the main procurement category being services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the defence industry or those providing airline Passenger Services Systems technology. The buying organization, Defence Equipment and Support, is seeking a supplier to provide a flight scheduling, reservation processing, and aircraft dispatch capability. Businesses with experience in defence services or airline industry technology are well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract value and duration make it an attractive opportunity for long-term business growth and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the provision of a Defence Air Passenger Services System

Notice Description

The Authority provides military air transportation around the world to various destinations and carries in the region of 200,000 passengers and crew each year. The Defence Air Passenger Systems Service (DAPSS) capability shall provide a flight scheduling, reservation processing, and aircraft dispatch capability to manage air passengers and their baggage. It shall ensure the sustainable, safe and efficient operation of the military Air Transport Force and Authority passenger charter aircraft worldwide. The DAPSS capability will utilise three modular elements from the standard airline industry Passenger Services Systems technology: 1. Scheduling - to support the scheduling of RAF air transport flights and the Authority charter air passenger flights. 2. Airline Reservation System - to allow air passengers to be allocated to a specific flight. 3. Departure Control Systems - to support the air terminal functions of checking-in air passengers and their baggage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73636708-cec0-4993-8102-f9a2c8a42f8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb90b30b-2906-4867-af36-cfd07d102c6c
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
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75220000 - Defence services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,639,200 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,639,200 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2023 - 31 Dec 2028 Over 5 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
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNISYS

Further Information

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