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Provision of Support for Mission Aircrew Optical Trainer (MAOT)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Feb 2026 at 16:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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05 Feb 2026 at 16:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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27 Nov 2025 at 16:30

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, headquartered in High Wycombe, is overseeing a procurement process titled "Provision of Support for Mission Aircrew Optical Trainer (MAOT)" under the defence services category. The procurement involves providing technical and logistical support for training equipment crucial to the Protector and Shadow Conversion Units' operational capacity. The procurement method utilised is direct, due to it being below the competitive threshold, with JD2E Ltd awarded the contract. This stage in the process is complete, with the contract active since 2nd February 2026 and extending until 2nd February 2028. The overall contract value amounts to £96,044.90 gross, structured to include periodic reporting and on-site support.

This tender presents unique growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in military electronic systems, given the demand for technical expertise and support services. Organisations capable of delivering consistent and high-quality maintenance and helpdesk operations will be well-poised to benefit from such contracts. The direct procurement approach underscores a strategic reliance on trustworthy partnerships, making this scenario ideal for businesses with established reputations in defence services. Organisations similar to JD2E Ltd, with experience and agility in managing defence-oriented technical support, would be particularly equipped to take advantage of future similar opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Support for Mission Aircrew Optical Trainer (MAOT)

Notice Description

Protector force growth and Shadow sustainment rely upon the provision of trained Weapon Systems Officers (WSO) and Weapon Systems Operators (WSOp) Sensor Operator (SO). The Mission Aircrew Optical Trainer (MAOT) Ground Based Training Equipment (GBTE) provides a critical component of the training, with the service support provided ensuring continued delivery of trainees to the Protector and Shadow Conversion Units (OCU). The supplier (in this case the OEM) is to provide a dedicated helpdesk and on-site technical support service on a continual basis, together with reporting/analysis of service provision on a quarterly basis, each of which services are to be delivered within contractually pre-defined response and resolution times.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015447-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75220000 - Defence services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,835 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£76,835 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JD2E

Further Information

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