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Provision of Military Flight Planning, GADAPT and EFB Software

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Jul 2026 at 14:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 Jul 2026 at 09:15

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, operating from High Wycombe, UK, is in the planning stage for a public procurement process entitled "Provision of Military Flight Planning, GADAPT and EFB Software." This project involves the supply of software for military flight planning, global airfield data, and aircraft performance, with an anticipated contract duration from 1st August 2027 to 31st July 2030. The industry category for this tender is primarily focused on goods, specifically mapping and flight control software packages. Currently, a Request for Information (RFI) has been scheduled, with further details available until the deadline of 6th August 2026. The procurement procedure is above threshold, catering to public authority needs in central government services.

This tender opens significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in aviation software solutions and military defence projects. The project is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide comprehensive and innovative software capabilities. Companies with expertise in developing sophisticated mapping and flight control software packages will find this procurement especially relevant. The planned competitive bidding process presents an expansive scope for suppliers to establish or strengthen their foothold within the defence sector by contributing to a critical aspect of military operations. With a substantial budget allocation, successful bidders can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and expand their market presence.

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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 & 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. This is a request for information (RFI) and further information can be found in the RFI questionnaire and the draft Statement of Requirement (SoR) linked to this notice. This notice is not a guarantee that a contract will be awarded nor is it a guarantee of any work they may be placed as a result.

Planning Information

This is a request for information (RFI) and further information can be found in the RFI questionnaire and the draft Statement of Requirement (SoR) linked to this notice. This notice is not a guarantee that a contract will be awarded nor is it a guarantee of any work they may be placed as a result.

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/067345-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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
16 Jul 20266 days 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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