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24 Jun 2026 at 08:49

Planning

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council is planning a procurement for "DSA - Group 2: Special Airport Operational Systems," focusing on software systems such as Airport Operations Database (AODB), Flight Information Display System (FIDS), Resource Management System (RMS), and Airport Billing System (ABS). This project falls under the services category, targeting the software and information systems industry. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement scheduled for 13 July 2026 and further communication expected by 7 August 2026. The contract will commence on 7 April 2027, running until 6 April 2033, with potential renewal options extending until 2034. Located in Doncaster, UK, this is a significant opportunity being procured under a tender process with a threshold value of £3.5 million, managed by Linda Lomas from the City of Doncaster Council.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in aviation software solutions, consulting, and software development services. Enterprises with capabilities in delivering comprehensive, integrated turnkey solutions for airport operational systems will find this project particularly fitting. The engagement will provide a platform for businesses to showcase expertise in air traffic control, Scheduling and productivity software, data services, and financial analysis software. With a substantial contract period and significant funding, it offers the potential for both long-term collaboration and financial stability for businesses equipped to meet the demanding needs of airport operations technology solutions.

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Notice Title

DSA - Group 2: Special Airport Operational Systems

Notice Description

Group 2 - Special Airport Operational Systems comprising of Airport Operations Database (AODB), Flight Information Display System (FIDS), Resource Management System (RMS) and Airport Billing System (ABS).

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106264&TID=100111371&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069df5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059227-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48121000 - Air traffic control software package

48130000 - Aviation ground support and test software package

48131000 - Aviation ground support software package

48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48610000 - Database systems

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48810000 - Information systems

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Apr 2027 - 6 Apr 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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