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E7 EFB Jeppesen Software Licenses to Support OCU

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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13 May 2026 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "E7 EFB Jeppesen Software Licenses to Support OCU" was conducted by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government organization based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically air traffic control software packages, and is related to the defence and security sector. The process utilized a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Jeppesen U.K Limited on 25th March 2026, and it runs from that date until 31st March 2027, with a total value of £18,448.43. The procurement stage was completed on 13th May 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those focused on aerospace and defence applications. Companies with expertise in developing or providing software solutions for air traffic control or similar operations will find this procurement especially relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in the defence and security industry can leverage this type of contract to establish or expand their presence in governmental projects, particularly those looking to supply to central government organisations like Defence Equipment and Support. The focus on specialised software indicates a growing demand in this niche sector, providing businesses with a chance to offer innovative and strategic solutions.

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Notice Title

E7 EFB Jeppesen Software Licenses to Support OCU

Notice Description

E7 EFB Jeppesen Software Licenses to Support OCU Testing 12 licenses in quantity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043925-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48121000 - Air traffic control software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,448 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
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

JEPPESEN

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