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Ground Based Data Replay & Analysis System (GDRAS)

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Apr 2026 at 15:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

14 Mar 2026 at 22:32

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 15:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority, awarded the contract for the development of a Ground Based Data Replay & Analysis System (GDRAS) to APS Aerospace Corp., an SME based in Canada. The system will process recorded flight data for various helicopter types at His Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category and involved an open procedure, initiated in February 2026 and concluded with the contract's active status as of March 27, 2026. The contract, with a potential total value of £3,000,000 including VAT, offers an initial term until March 2029, with possibilities for extension up to 2035.

This opportunity can significantly contribute to the growth of businesses specialising in aviation test software and similar technology solutions. Companies engaged in providing Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) systems and support services for flight data analysis stand to benefit from contracts like these. The procurement also reflects a demand for innovation and expertise in the aerospace and defence sectors, making it an attractive prospect for SMEs looking to collaborate with reputable buyers like the Ministry of Defence. The contract's extension potential further presents continuous engagement opportunities for businesses over the next decade.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031565-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
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
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Postcode Area
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 Corp.

Further Information

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