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Provision of Post Design Services to the Viking Glider

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Apr 2025 at 13:09

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20 Jun 2024 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to AtkinsRéalis for the provision of post design services to the Viking TMk1 Glider Aircraft under the United Kingdom Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS). This contract includes repair and maintenance services related to aircraft and other equipment, situated primarily in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, negotiated with the publication of a contract notice. The contract was awarded on 18 March 2025, valued at £22,966,405 and will span over a period of five years.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft maintenance and aerospace engineering services. Companies with expertise in technical publications, aircraft modification, and support services for defence and military applications will find this tender particularly relevant. The award criteria focused on the lowest price, making it a lucrative opportunity for competitive service providers in the defence sector. This procurement process, although limited due to the failed competition, underscores the importance of market positioning and sector-specific capabilities for potential suppliers.

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Notice Title

Provision of Post Design Services to the Viking Glider

Notice Description

United Kingdom Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) has a requirement to contract with an organisation(s) to cover the provision of post design services, supply of aircraft modification sets, the preparation and supply of amendments to technical publications and other documents relating to the Viking TMk1 (Grob G103A Twin II Acro) Glider Aircraft.

Lot Information

Lot 1

United Kingdom Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) has a requirement to contract with an organisation(s) to cover the provision of Post Design Services, supply of aircraft modification sets, the preparation and supply of amendments to technical publications and other documents relating to the Viking TMk1 (Grob G103A Twin II Acro) Glider Aircraft. Additional information: The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) UK Military Flight Training Services (UKMFTS) Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to award a follow-on three-year contract to AtkinsRealis Ltd for the supply of Post Design Services to the 52 Viking (Grob G103A) winch launched gliders owned by the 22 Group Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC).

Options: There will be up to 2 option years following on from an initial 3 year contract.

Procurement Information

In accordance with regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). DE&S advertised this requirement for competition but due to the lack of interest in the market will proceed with a direct placement of the follow-on requirement. This contract will include 2 option years which can be invoked at any point. The original competitive notice was issued on 17 April 2024 and only the incumbent (AtkinsRealis Ltd) submitted a DPQQ. Due to the failed competition, it is considered that this contract can be awarded as Single Source under Regulation 16(1)(a)(i) of the DSPCR 2011 due to the absence of tenders and Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) due to technical reasons as competition has demonstrated only one supplier can meet the requirement. This notice is being published for transparency purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047191
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012825-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated with publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,266,405 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 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
Attn: Connor Susan, Susan Connor
Contact Email
susan.connor105@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
2
Supplier Names

ATKINSREALIS

ATKINSRÉALIS

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