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title: "This Contract has already been awarded and this notice is being published to meet Transparency obligations only. The Provision of Commercial of Aeronautical Information (AI)"
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# This Contract has already been awarded and this notice is being published to meet Transparency obligations only. The Provision of Commercial of Aeronautical Information (AI)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-133ddd04-6d8e-4d83-b9e5-cbba2fa4b6ca

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## Summary

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE is seeking to fulfil its procurement needs through the contract titled "The Provision of Commercial of Aeronautical Information (AI)", which has been awarded for a total value of £509,355. This procurement falls under the services category, particularly focusing on navigation services, with work expected to take place at RAF Northolt, Ruislip, England. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2021 and will run until 31st March 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure above threshold, and while this specific notice is for transparency purposes following the award on 9th April 2021, it reflects the critical requirements associated with providing worldwide Terminal Approach Procedures and related AI data.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in service provision related to aeronautical data and navigation technology. Companies specialising in data analytics, aviation information, and software solutions for electronic flight applications would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The contract demonstrates a commitment to enhancing operational capabilities for UK Defence users, suggesting a growing need for innovative solutions in the aviation industry, thereby opening avenues for business expansion and collaboration within this sector.

## Notice

The Requirement is for the provision of worldwide Terminal Approach Procedures (TAPs) and related AI data, to include, but not be limited to : PDF (accessed via an on-line site), coded Navigation Data Base (to be subject to a costed option) and Mobile Electronic Flight Bag Application (subject to a costed option), in order to assure UK Defence users' access to appropriate AI data, in support of worldwide operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc56e074-adb6-4c54-9c0d-1da6c0ad0afa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £509,355 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £509,355 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | RUISLIP |
| Post town | Harrow |
| Postcode | HA4 6NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |
| Local authority | Hillingdon |
| Electoral ward | South Ruislip |
| Westminster constituency | Uxbridge and South Ruislip |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NAVBLUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63724000 - Navigation services

## Release History

- 6 May 2021 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc56e074-adb6-4c54-9c0d-1da6c0ad0afa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc56e074-adb6-4c54-9c0d-1da6c0ad0afa
  6th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b55a0804-ff1e-450b-babe-86e0e8f3cb25
  Redacted Contract Documentation

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