Tender

PS3,800,000

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 May 2023 at 15:40

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26 Apr 2023 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure an acoustic Post Flight Analysis (PFA) tool for Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) Level 2. The procurement process involves buying three units for different installations. The tender, titled "P-8A Post Flight Analysis (PFA) Processor - PED L2 Procurement & Support," falls under the goods category in the aviation industry. The deadline for tender submission is June 1, 2023.

This procurement opportunity from the Ministry of Defence presents a chance for businesses specializing in aviation test software packages to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in training software packages and purchase contracts may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The procurement process, currently in the Tender stage, offers potential growth opportunities for businesses looking to provide equipment and support services to enhance defence capabilities.

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Notice Title

PS3,800,000

Notice Description

The Authority's P8 Delivery Team have a requirement to procure an acoustic Post Flight Analysis (PFA) tool to meet the requirements for Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) Level 2. The requirement is to procure three (3) units to support one (1) fixed installation at Main Operating Base and two (2) deployable kits with a in-service repair and maintenance support package.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c482
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012569-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48132000 - Aviation test software package

48931000 - Training software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Caitlin Lindsay-Noble
Contact Email
caitlin.lindsay-noble100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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