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Future Air Navigation System (FANS) A/B Customisation Database

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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17 Jun 2024 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, acting as the buyer, has completed a procurement process for the Future Air Navigation System (FANS) A/B Customisation Database within the services category. This procurement was for the Agency code required for database customisation to comply with aviation regulations. The procurement method used was a limited negotiation without public notice, justified by technical reasons. The contract was awarded to ARINC Incorporated, with a total value of £1,810,000. The buying organisation is located in Bristol, UK, and the contract was signed on June 12, 2024.

This tender creates an opportunity for businesses specialising in aircraft operating services to participate in providing services related to the Future Air Navigation System. Companies with expertise in aviation technology and regulatory compliance would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The awarded contract for the DSP of FANS A/B to ARINC Incorporated indicates potential for ongoing business relationships in the aviation industry, specifically within the context of aircraft communication systems. Businesses aiming to expand in the aviation services sector should monitor similar tender opportunities within the defence procurement domain.

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Notice Title

Future Air Navigation System (FANS) A/B Customisation Database

Notice Description

Procurement of Ageny code for A B database

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of Agency code for A B database

Options: Options for 2 by 1 year

Procurement Information

The A400M Delivery Team part of the UK Ministry of Defence intends to award up to a 5-year contract for Future Air Navigation System A & B (FANS) to Collins Aerospace (trading as ARINC Inc), to be the Data Service Provider (DSP) on A400M Aircraft. In accordance with Regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR 2011) as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of this contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16 (1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 due to technical reasons. The FANS equipment requires a DSP to manage the message transmission to and from each aircraft and the Air Traffic Control in order to be compliant with the Military Aviation Authority, Civil Aviation Authority, Federal Aviation Authority & European Union Aviation Safety Authority flight management regulations. The DSP registers each individual aircraft (a unique ID) on their system, which allows them to recognise the messages sent from and to each aircraft and directs them appropriately. The aircraft onboard system implemented by OCCAR and Airbus, for the UK and other OCCAR Partner Nations, is provided by Collins Aerospace and they have configured FANS on the Airbus A400M Aircraft. The DSP must be the same contractor who has configured FANS as it contains unique elements to the aircraft which cannot be provided by any other contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047082
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018644-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60445000 - Aircraft operating services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,810,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Monika Zembrowska
Contact Email
monika.zembrowska100@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARINC

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