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Provision of Military Flight Planning, GADAPT and EFB Software

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

08 Jul 2026 at 09:15

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated the procurement process for the provision of Military Flight Planning, GADAPT, and EFB Software, with a planned contract period from 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2030. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, as announced in a pipeline notice dated 8 July 2026. The procurement is categorised under goods and targets software packages, specifically mapping and flight control software. The project is located at RAF High Wycombe, United Kingdom, with a future tender notice anticipated around 1 February 2027. The contract value is estimated at £6,154,000 net, ideal for vendors interested in central government procurement opportunities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those that can deliver comprehensive flight planning and aircraft performance tools. Companies adept in providing mapping and flight control software will find this contract aligned with their expertise. Additionally, the tender’s suitability marks the project as SME-friendly, encouraging small to medium-sized enterprises to participate. Completing this contract could enhance a company's portfolio, opening further avenues in government procurement and related sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Military Flight Planning, GADAPT and EFB Software

Notice Description

The provision of Military Flight Planning, Global Airfield Data and Aircraft Performance Tool (GADAPT) and Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Software. The proposed Contract would be for a 3 year contract from 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2030. The information in this Notice is purely for information, and no further details are available at this stage. Please do not contact the contracting authority regarding this notice. Further details will be provided in a future tender notice, if the opportunity progresses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063990-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48120000 - Flight control software package

48326000 - Mapping software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,154,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20277 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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