E7 Mission Crew Trainer Sustainment

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

There are 2 contracts in this contracting process.

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, has engaged in a procurement process for the sustainment services of the E7 Mission Crew Trainer at RAF Lossiemouth, categorised under "Training and simulation in military electronic systems." This contract, valued at £4,547,354.78, was awarded to Plexsys Interface Products UK Ltd through a limited procurement method without prior publication, which was justified due to the unique technical expertise required. The procurement process was marked as complete on 1st May 2025, following the contract signing on 9th April 2025. The contract includes initial services spanning three years with options for an additional three years, ensuring ongoing functionality of crucial training equipment.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in military and defence training solutions, particularly those equipped to handle sophisticated electronic systems. Despite the restricted competition, smaller enterprises with deep technical capabilities or innovative partnerships could explore subcontracting opportunities under larger SMEs, such as Plexsys, expanding their footprint in the defence sector. This contract underlines an ongoing demand for specialised services and presents a chance for businesses with advanced technological assets to position themselves as key suppliers in future competitive tenders within this niche.

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E7 Mission Crew Trainer Sustainment

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

1st May 2025 09:57:27 AM
Contract Summary

Contract to provide sustainment services for the E7 Mission Crew Trainer.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04c0a7

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Limited

Procurement Method Details

Award Procedure Without Prior Publication Of A Call For Competition

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

80660000

CPV Division(s)

80 - Education and training services
Awarding Authority

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

DES-AirISTAR-E7-CM@mod.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Bristol

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

PLEXSYS INTERFACE PRODUCTS UK LIMITED

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Mission Crew Trainer Sustainment

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

28th November 2024 09:45:44 AM
Contract Summary

The E7 Acquisition Project Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a 3-year contract to Plexsys Interface Products UK Ltd for the maintenance of the current Mission Crew Trainer software and hardware located in RAF Lossiemouth. This contract placement is intended to be awarded with an additional 3 option years.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04c0a7

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Limited

Procurement Method Details

Negotiated Without Publication Of A Contract Notice

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

80660000

CPV Division(s)

80 - Education and training services
Awarding Authority

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

DES-AirISTAR-E7-CM@mod.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Bristol

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

PLEXSYS INTERFACE PRODUCTS UK LTD

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E7 Mission Crew Trainer Sustainment

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Mission Crew Trainer Sustainment

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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