Award

AFTN to AMHS Migration

MET OFFICE

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Award

10 Mar 2025 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has recently awarded a contract titled "AFTN to AMHS Migration" under the industry category of software package and information systems. This procurement process falls into the services category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £23,011, was processed through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The procurement timeline included a tender period that ended on 20th January 2025, with the contract period running from 3rd February 2025 to 4th February 2025. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the award being made active on 3rd February 2025 and publicly announced on 10th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of handling migration tasks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract particularly attractive due to its suitability criteria favouring SMEs. The nature of the project, involving the migration from AFTN to AMHS, indicates a demand for expertise in aviation communication systems, providing an excellent growth opportunity for businesses within this niche sector. The awarded supplier, NATS (EN ROUTE) PLC, exemplifies the type of large-scale and technically proficient firm that would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

AFTN to AMHS Migration

Notice Description

AFTN to AMHS Migration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db6b4b0e-ac2a-482d-bcc5-8d7113ab7654
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39ef41df-7bf8-4446-9681-9ca4ffe3638a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,011 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,011 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 4 Feb 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATS (EN ROUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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