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ACOMS

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

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21 Jul 2025 at 08:03

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Aviation Authority has completed the procurement process for the "ACOMS NOTAM service", classified under the services category, with the contract being awarded to NATS (Services). The process was conducted under a direct procurement method, executed below the threshold without competition, in accordance with the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. The procurement is associated with the aviation industry and specifically focuses on ground support and test software services. The contract, valued at £427,200 gross, covers the period from 30th July 2025 to 29th July 2029, with the final award notice published on 21st July 2025. The location of service delivery is in the United Kingdom.

The "ACOMS NOTAM service" contract presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses in the aviation software development and support sectors. Large-scale enterprises with capabilities in aviation ground support and test software would find the industry-specific technical requirements aligned with their competencies, allowing them to leverage their expertise in similar future tenders. As the Civil Aviation Authority is a central government authority, successful partnerships offer a pathway for enhancing visibility and establishing credibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ACOMS

Notice Description

ACOMS NOTAM service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05628f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041482-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48130000 - Aviation ground support and test software package

72212130 - Aviation ground support and test software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£356,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH6 0YR
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Langley Green & Tushmore
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATS (SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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