Tender

Military Instrument Flight Procedures Maintenance and Safeguarding - Contracts Finder Opportunity

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

16 Apr 2025 at 10:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has initiated the tender process for "Military Instrument Flight Procedures Maintenance and Safeguarding". This contract falls under the industry category of military defence services and involves locations in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 5th June 2025 and the contract period spanning from 10th July 2025 to 9th July 2030. The procurement method is selective, specifically a restricted procedure above threshold, with an estimated contract value of £3,327,214.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the aviation and defence sectors, especially those specialising in Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP) design and maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) qualified in military aviation services are particularly well-suited to compete, offering a substantial chance to expand their portfolios and enhance their expertise. Winning this contract would enable businesses to work closely with the MOD, providing expert advice and safeguarding opinions in support of defence aviation both in the UK and overseas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Military Instrument Flight Procedures Maintenance and Safeguarding - Contracts Finder Opportunity

Notice Description

Contract Finder - Opportunity Notice for 713495454 - Military Instrument Flight Procedures Maintenance and Safeguarding. ITT PUBLICATION FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT AN OPPORTUNITY Number 1 Aeronautical Information Documents Unit (No 1 AIDU) as part of MOD UK Strategic Command Defence Intelligence intend to competitively assess, select and award a contract to provide the services of an Approved Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) Design Organisation to support its portfolio of IFPs at aerodromes and sites in the UK and overseas. Activities include the design of new and the annual maintenance of existing IFP, Safeguarding opinion and associated expert advice in support of defence aviation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd90272c-5282-4827-bbbb-a1a476daa276
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c0a81b7-5e58-4549-aefd-fb1a45a0b1b2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75221000 - Military defence services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,327,214 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 9 Jul 2030 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
Contact Name
Ministry of Defence, Strategic Command Commercial, Defence Intelligence
Contact Email
ukstratcom-comrcl-di@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 2EA
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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