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

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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28 Jul 2026 at 07:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, has completed the award stage of an open procurement process for sustaining the support and maintenance of digital ATM equipment at RNAS Culdrose/Predannack. This service contract, classified under the 'Towers' category of the CPV scheme, falls under the industry category of services and was managed under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR2015). The tender process concluded on 13th August 2025, with the contract period scheduled to start on 14th August 2025 and end on 31st March 2028. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in support and maintenance of aviation technology, particularly those capable of managing digital ATM systems. Given the open procurement method, it catered to a competitive landscape suitable for SMEs and larger organisations alike. With a contract value of up to £542,286, the tender provides multiple business growth opportunities, encouraging service providers with expertise in the towers category to expand their client base and engage in high-value projects. The awarded supplier, SAAB AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AB, indicates the scale of experience and capability expected from participating businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Please see attached redacted contract Amend the UK7 to include the options, also this has been raised as a UK7 in error and it's actually subject to PCR2015 regulations and it should be a contact award notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9837b700-a17e-4350-af35-893cda8f0adc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c54fc7ce-57c2-4f0c-bc3f-8e35ffb83385
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
£542,286 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,810 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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