Tender

Provision of Military Flight Planning Software and Global Airfield Data & Performance Tool (GADAPT)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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27 Feb 2026 at 15:03

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 13:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure Military Flight Planning Software and a Global Airfield Data & Performance Tool (GADAPT). This procurement, under an open procedure, is classified under services in the aviation ground support software development category. The contract, valued at £5,100,000, is slated to cover the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. The tender is currently active with key procurement stages including the enquiry period ending on 9 December 2025 and the tender submission closing on 5 January 2026. The processes are carried out from the Ministry's location in High Wycombe, United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in aviation technology. Considering the contract's focus on delivering high-value services, firms that can demonstrate relevant experience, technical capability, and competitive pricing will be well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined. The evaluation will be based on a Value for Money Index, encouraging vendors who offer cost-effective yet high-quality solutions tailored for military flight operation needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Military Flight Planning Software and Global Airfield Data & Performance Tool (GADAPT)

Notice Description

The requirement is for Military Flight Planning Software and Global Airfield Data & Performance Tool (GADAPT) and with a Contract duration of 3 years covering period 1 April 26 until 31 March 29

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e65b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018027-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212131 - Aviation ground support software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Additional Buyers

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Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

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