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The Assessment of Production Process Against ED-76B

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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29 Apr 2026 at 08:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Feb 2026 at 13:41

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 09:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in London, conducted a procurement process titled "The Assessment of Production Process Against ED-76B," aimed at assessing the No. 1 Aeronautical Information Documents Unit's processes for compliance with European Directive 76B. This falls under the services category with a focus on auditing services. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, and the contract was successfully awarded to Ebeni Limited, a small-to-medium enterprise based in Wiltshire, on 16 February 2026, with the contract period extending from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. This procurement process, adhering to UK legislative standards, highlighted the Ministry's strategic efforts to ensure flight safety and quality management in aeronautical information processing.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and compliance services, particularly those familiar with aviation directives and quality management systems. SMEs, such as Ebeni Limited, demonstrated that they are well-positioned to compete effectively in such tenders, which require technical proficiency and experience in complex regulatory environments. As the contract includes an option to extend for an additional two years, businesses involved could further benefit from long-term engagement with the Ministry of Defence, enhancing their portfolio and contributing to aviation safety and management standards across the United Kingdom. This tender underscores the potential for growth and business development within the government contracting sector, encouraging entities to align their offerings with stringent compliance directives and government objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Assessment of Production Process Against ED-76B

Notice Description

The No. 1 Aeronautical Information Documents Unit (No. 1 AIDU) is responsible for processing aeronautical information used in navigation, flight planning, terrain and obstacle awareness, and flight deck displays. This work is carried out using the latest quality management principles, as the information directly impacts flight safety. Due to the nature of the data being processed, No. 1 AIDU must comply with European Directive 76B (ED-76B), in line with standards set by the European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment (EUROCAE). Consequently, No. 1 AIDU has identified the need to assess its processes against ED-76B to maintain annual re-accreditation over a three-year period, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The tender reference is now: 715838503

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: There is potential for the Authority to invoke the additional two-year extension option for this contract, with the second year being an unfunded option year, subject to internal approvals and governance processes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038918-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£223,266 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£223,266 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£245,670 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£245,670 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ebeni Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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