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Teledyne Support to AirFASE Software for A400M - CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 Nov 2025 at 10:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is looking to procure services related to the Teledyne Support to AirFASE Software for the A400M aircraft. The procurement process, dated November 2025, is currently in the completion stage under the award phase, following a direct procurement method below threshold, which did not involve competition. The contract awarded was published on 5th November 2025 with a contract period starting on the same date and concluding on 31st August 2030. This procurement falls under the public authority central government scheme targeting the aircraft maintenance industry category, situated in Bristol, UK. The procurement aligns with the light-touch regime, and the opportunity has been granted to Akhter Computers Limited from Essex, United Kingdom, with a gross value of £389,269.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses within the aircraft maintenance services sector to establish themselves by supporting software systems critical to military operations, specifically for the A400M aircraft operated by the Ministry of Defence. With a focus on large-scale operations involving long-term support starting from 2025 through 2030, the contract offers stability and growth potential. Companies with expertise in specialised technical support services for aviation software systems without the constraints of competitive bidding could find favourable prospects for expanding their portfolios and increasing their footprint in defence-related contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Teledyne Support to AirFASE Software for A400M - CAN

Notice Description

Teledyene Support to AirFASE Software for A400M via Akhter Computers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05daab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071148-2025
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£324,391 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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