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title: "Provision of Release to Service (RTS) A400M- Delta Capability"
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# Provision of Release to Service (RTS) A400M- Delta Capability

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, A400M PROJECT TEAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e760fb3-81f0-4eba-b7ee-2ae8926c02a1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Air Support A400M Project Team based in Bristol, is leading an active tender for the "Provision of Release to Service (RTS) A400M- Delta Capability". This procurement falls within the industry category of "Test and evaluation of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts," with a projected contract value between £30 million and £50 million GBP. The tender period ended on 31 July 2015, and the contract itself is scheduled to run from 1 August 2015 to 31 March 2018. Further details are available through the opportunity notice published on 4 April 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the aerospace and military services sector, particularly those specialising in aircraft testing and evaluation. Companies with expertise in providing advanced technological solutions for military applications or those capable of delivering comprehensive testing services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement could foster growth opportunities in a specialised market, enhancing a business's portfolio and expertise in defence-related projects.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64c0db74-3471-40ae-b689-3a0dda3409ee |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2015 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, A400M PROJECT TEAM |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73435000 - Test and evaluation of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2017 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64c0db74-3471-40ae-b689-3a0dda3409ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64c0db74-3471-40ae-b689-3a0dda3409ee
  4th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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