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PAIC UK5 Transparency Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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23 Apr 2026 at 15:20

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed a direct award procurement process titled "PAIC UK5 Transparency Notice." This contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting IT services and software development. The procurement stage was the award, with the process designed to meet UK Defence aviation requirements through the provision of Aeronautical Information services. The contract is set to commence on 24th April 2026 and conclude on 8th October 2026. This contract was awarded to QinetiQ Limited, valued at £8,500,000, with a pending status due for signature on the 24th April 2026. The procurement follows a special regime for defence and security, with the rationale rooted in intellectual property exclusive rights.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support, especially those with capabilities in defence and aeronautical sectors. Large enterprises established in the sector, similar to QinetiQ Limited, are well-suited to compete in such contracts due to their expertise and capacity to manage defence and security-oriented projects. This contract enhances business growth by enabling firms to partake in influential government partnerships, contributing to strategic sectors such as defence and security. Companies that specialise in delivering high-quality software development and aeronautical services have the potential to expand their market presence and strengthen relationships within the public sector through such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAIC UK5 Transparency Notice

Notice Description

P-AIC will provide a single end-to-end capability for the collection, processing, production and dissemination of authoritative and assured Aeronautical Information (AI) to meet UK Defence aviation requirements.

Procurement Information

PAIC is a defence and security contract for the provision of aeronautical information services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0689fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037254-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 8 Oct 2026 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QINETIQ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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