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VOYAGER POST DESIGN SERVICES (PDS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Apr 2025 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom has awarded a contract for "Voyager Post Design Services (PDS)" within the industry category of repair, maintenance, and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment, including military aircraft and military transport aircrafts. The procurement process, which is currently at the award stage, involved a limited negotiation without prior publication of a contract notice, and concluded on 1st April 2025 with a total contract value of €6,694,521.30. Services will be rendered primarily in Madrid, Spain, with a duration of 1095 days.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in defence services, particularly those proficient in aircraft maintenance and repair. Airbus Defence and Space S.A.U. has secured the contract due to its unique technical capabilities, emphasizing the high demand for specialised skills in this sector. Companies with expertise in defence services stand a great chance to compete in related future procurement processes initiated by the Ministry of Defence, fostering potential collaborations and expansions in the aerospace and defence industries.

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Notice Title

VOYAGER POST DESIGN SERVICES (PDS)

Notice Description

VOYAGER POST DESIGN SERVICES

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0501ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014768-2025
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

35610000 - Military aircrafts

35611400 - Military transport aircrafts

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

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,694,521 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: VOYAGER DT
Contact Email
desas-voyager-comrcl@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE S.A.U.

Further Information

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