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Provision of Support for Mission Aircrew Optical Trainer (MAOT)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Nov 2025 at 16:30

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has recently concluded a procurement process for the "Provision of Support for Mission Aircrew Optical Trainer (MAOT)" under the services category. This direct procurement, conducted without competition due to being below the threshold, was finalised on 27th November 2025. The procurement stage is complete, and the awarded contract is set to commence on 15th January 2026, concluding on 14th January 2028. The location of the purchasing authority is High Wycombe, UK, with JD2E Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise based in Lincoln, securing the contract. This project focuses on repair and maintenance services for military electronic systems, with a total contract value of £96,000 gross.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in military and defence training equipment support services. Companies that offer robust technical support and have experience in handling military systems maintenance can benefit significantly by delivering quality outcomes within predefined timeframes. JD2E Ltd's expertise aligns well with project expectations, underscoring the potential for similar businesses to thrive by targeting niche sectors like defence training support and technical service maintenance. Ensuring compliance with precise service delivery guarantees and leveraging technical expertise can open further avenues for growth in military and government contracts.

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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/077844-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50660000 - Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,037 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alexander.tebbitt885@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Notice Documents

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