Award

Ground Based Data Replay & Analysis System (GDRAS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

14 Mar 2026 at 22:32

Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, initiated a tender process seeking to procure a Ground Based Data Replay & Analysis System (GDRAS) for facilitating Flight Data Exploitation. This procurement falls under the aviation test software package industry classification and involves up to ten years of support services. The procurement uses an open procedure method and has progressed to the contract award stage with an anticipated contract start date on 26th March 2026 and a possible extension until 2035. The award notice was published on 14th March 2026, following the tender submission deadline ending on 6th March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in aviation test software and data processing systems, particularly those with capabilities in supporting complex military operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are notably well-suited to compete, given that four of the five final-stage bids came from SMEs. Companies with a strong presence in aviation technology, data analytics, and long-term service provision can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and build alliances within the defence sector. Additionally, businesses with expertise in meeting stringent procurement requirements and delivering innovative solutions would find this tender advantageous.

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Notice Title

Ground Based Data Replay & Analysis System (GDRAS)

Notice Description

The requirement is to purchase a baseline Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Ground-based Data Replay and Analysis System (GDRAS ), with up to ten years of support services. This will allow recorded flight data from an array of Navy Command and Joint Aviation Command helicopter types to be processed by 1710 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) at His Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP) to facilitate Flight Data Exploitation (FDE) activity

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract will include the option to extend by up to six years after the initial end date of 31 March 2029, giving a maximum duration up to 31 March 2035. The contract is set at an initial value of PS1,500,000 ex VAT (PS1,800,000 inc VAT) with the option to increase this to a total value of PS2,500,000 ex VAT (PS3,000,000 inc VAT) to allow for the purchase of additional goods/services as detailed in the contract.

Renewal: The contract will include the option to extend by up to six years after the initial end date of 31 March 2029, giving a maximum duration up to 31 March 2035. The contract is set at an initial value of PS1,500,000 ex VAT (PS1,800,000 inc VAT) with the option to increase this to a total value of PS2,500,000 ex VAT (PS3,000,000 inc VAT) to allow for the purchase of additional goods/services as detailed in the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023255-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48132000 - Aviation test software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APS AEROSPACE

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