Tender

Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UK MILITARY FLYING TRAINING SYSTEM (UKMFTS) PROJECT TEAM

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Tender

24 Mar 2019 at 07:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Combat Air, UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) Project Team is seeking to award a contract titled "Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT)." This procurement falls under the defence services industry category and is based in Bristol, UK. The procurement method is selective, with a negotiated procedure in use. The tender period has ended on 15th January 2018, while the contract period is set to run from 1st June 2020 to 31st May 2035. The expected contract value is between £600 million and £1.25 billion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in air support services for defence operations. Firms well-suited to compete include large-scale service providers capable of managing complex defence contracts, although it is also highlighted that small or medium enterprises (SMEs) may find some relevance. The contract aims to provide live air support to operational training and assurance across various defence environments, presenting a chance for businesses to engage in long-term strategic partnerships with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT)

Notice Description

Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk For the Purposes of DEFCON 658, Cyber, the Cyber Risk Level for the ASDOT programme is Moderate. An Industry Day was held on 5th January 2017, to obtain the information that was shared on this day please contact DESUKMFTS-ASDOT-Cmrcl-Industry@mod.uk Live air support to operational training, operational assurance, trials and exercising across all defence environments that cannot be met organically by the Front Line Commands (FLCs). Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-BRISTOL: Defence services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eca752c7-836f-4a15-b2d7-bf08b82ffbf3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75220000 - Defence services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 31 May 2035 Over 5 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, COMBAT AIR, UK MILITARY FLYING TRAINING SYSTEM (UKMFTS) PROJECT TEAM
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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