Tender

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

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

06 Jun 2025 at 10:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is actively seeking proposals for the provision of Aircraft Document Reader and associated support specifically for the A400M and C-17 CFO. This procurement falls under the "Document management services" category and the location is in the South East of the United Kingdom, with the postal code OX18 3LX. The process is at the tender stage, employing a selective procurement method described as a competitive procedure with negotiation. Key dates to note include the tender closing on 30th June 2025 and the contract period spanning from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2029. This tender is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential, especially for companies that specialize in document management services and have experience with digital content handling in secure environments. Businesses with expertise in secure document processing up to the Official-Sensitive classification level are well-suited for this contract. Participation in this tender can offer extended engagement with the Ministry of Defence, possibly leading to further opportunities within the defence sector and beyond. With a contract value capped at £3,000,000, entering this competition could enhance company profiles and provide substantial revenue growth over the contract duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

RAF Air Mobility Force crews for A400M and C17, who comprise 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. Hardware is not in scope of this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/056059c8-a418-43a8-b6a5-0b4288a379e9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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