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FSTA/00009/VOSE - Voyager Operating System Evolution (VOSE)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Jun 2025 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process regarding the "Voyager Operating System Evolution (VOSE)" project, with the contract awarded on 24th June 2025. This process pertains to services in the repair and maintenance of military aircraft, specifically involving the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft Concession Contract. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 50650000, was executed via a limited method, specifically negotiated without prior publication, due to technical reasons. The project involves significant involvement at the AirTanker Hub, Brize Norton, Oxon and is primarily focused in the UK and Spain.

This tender provides an exclusive opportunity for AirTanker Ltd, the awarded supplier, due to their unique ability and pre-existing approvals necessary for the technical execution of the project. Businesses approved by Airbus SAS and AirTanker Ltd, specifically those specialising in military aircraft systems, may find subcontracting opportunities within aspects like design, development certification, and qualification. This tender highlights the importance for businesses within the aerospace and defence sector to maintain necessary certifications and approvals to compete effectively in high-value strategic military projects.

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Notice Title

FSTA/00009/VOSE - Voyager Operating System Evolution (VOSE)

Notice Description

FSTA/00009/VOSE - Voyager Operating System Evolution (VOSE)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Single Source Procurement for the Design, Development, Certification, Qualification, Embodiment and Through-Life Support of the Voyager Operating System Evolution from AirTanker Ltd for the Voyager fleet

Options: Variable number of FSTA VOSE Embodiments from 10 to 14

Procurement Information

Voluntary Transparency Notice (VTN) Voyager FSTA Military Obsolescence The Voyager Delivery Team (VDT), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to amend Contract FSTA/00009 (Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft Concession Contract) with AirTanker Ltd. The Contract Amendment(s) will enable the design, development, procurement, certification, embodiment and through-life support of the Voyager Operating System Evolution (VOSE) on the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA). This in turn will resolve the Military Mission System obsolescence by embodying the Multifunction Information Distribution System and the Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS/JTRS). In accordance with Regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement is 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). It is considered that this Contract Amendment may be made pursuant to the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, for technical reasons. It is a regulatory requirement that any Contractor selected to execute VOSE and embody the MIDS/JTRS on the FSTA must be an FSTA/Multi Role Transport Tanker (MRTT) Manufacturer Approved Organization Scheme (MAOS) organisation. The Contractor would also need to be approved by Airbus SAS (the Aircraft OEM), Airbus DS (the Aircraft Design Authority) and AirTanker Ltd (the owner of the Aircraft) to perform the upgrade. AirTanker Ltd UK is the only Contractor who meets these criteria because of the specific know-how and licensing it holds.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0552e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034853-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

35611700 - Tanker aircrafts

50211000 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft

50650000 - Repair and maintenance services of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

63733000 - Aircraft refuelling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months 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
Anna Childs
Contact Email
anna.childs110@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

AIRTANKER

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