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title: "Procurement of Remote Air Traffic Services for RNAS PREDANNACK, including options for additional Air Stations"
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# Procurement of Remote Air Traffic Services for RNAS PREDANNACK, including options for additional Air Stations

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22ce3f9c-59cc-4576-b235-b015b0a759eb

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, seeking proposals for the "Procurement of Remote Air Traffic Services for RNAS Predannack," which includes options for additional Air Stations. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on air traffic control software and development services. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of an open tender issued on 14th August 2020. The tender period concluded on 19th October 2020, with the contract period commencing on 23rd November 2020 and extending to 31st December 2021. The services are to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £8.5 million, of which the minimum potential expenditure is set at £1.7 million.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in air traffic control systems and software development, particularly those capable of providing advanced remote aerodrome air traffic services. Suppliers with proven expertise in aviation technology and relevant systems integration would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The extensive nature of the services, including potential options for additional sites, opens avenues for both established firms and innovators in the aviation sector to expand their market presence and capabilities through strategic partnerships.

## Notice

Provision of remote aerodrome air traffic services (ATS) (commonly known as 'remote towers'), enabling the provision of aerodrome ATS from RNAS Predannack by means of technology and delivered to RNAS Culdrose. Includes potential options for provision of services to additional sites. Application instructions included within Invitation To Tender document. There will be a site visit held at RNAS Preddanack and RNAS Culdrose on 24th and 25th of August. Please confirm your ability to attend by 20th August by emailing the address provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40f4b78b-a4f2-4794-9cce-7ae2ce8a61fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,878,550 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAAB DIGITAL AIR TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48121000 - Air traffic control software package
- 72212121 - Air traffic control software development services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2020 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40f4b78b-a4f2-4794-9cce-7ae2ce8a61fb
- 28 Sep 2020 at 18:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb6e6afb-222e-48fc-8e47-0fcea075c2fb
- 25 Sep 2020 at 11:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb6e6afb-222e-48fc-8e47-0fcea075c2fb
- 24 Sep 2020 at 12:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb6e6afb-222e-48fc-8e47-0fcea075c2fb
- 24 Sep 2020 at 11:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb6e6afb-222e-48fc-8e47-0fcea075c2fb
- 21 Sep 2020 at 10:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb6e6afb-222e-48fc-8e47-0fcea075c2fb
- 4 Sep 2020 at 10:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb6e6afb-222e-48fc-8e47-0fcea075c2fb
- 3 Sep 2020 at 13:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb6e6afb-222e-48fc-8e47-0fcea075c2fb
- 20 Aug 2020 at 17:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb6e6afb-222e-48fc-8e47-0fcea075c2fb
- 14 Aug 2020 at 15:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb6e6afb-222e-48fc-8e47-0fcea075c2fb
- 14 Aug 2020 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb6e6afb-222e-48fc-8e47-0fcea075c2fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40f4b78b-a4f2-4794-9cce-7ae2ce8a61fb
  15th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb6e6afb-222e-48fc-8e47-0fcea075c2fb
  28th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/934c9561-f55a-4c96-a82c-696d616bb782
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ee35a1d-cd16-4024-bad5-b43e6c8d9989
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/568ed548-903c-4c6a-9741-5b39aa3a616a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86f72913-8336-4986-8c8d-2a8691dc8b7c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02dc8e83-2a1b-403a-a191-e2ab29afa604
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc78b614-ec76-4dd3-99b3-0e4c5d81d6c2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d04af3fc-c43a-4753-92e4-e3167a9076b5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe16c366-2a20-4f3f-9649-fa280481a784
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ace7a2c-b5d2-4fc7-8674-3f45afa3b0f2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a8d3dd6-5c5b-4290-831d-a83aa0423a25
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7e36aa3-0896-4c13-a672-51c8ac2132f3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/247a147d-4279-4c8b-a29b-055311066749
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f759f66-ba29-406c-a174-ca804fe40983
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3d340d2-0950-4301-a5ad-f7bf78cf1f29
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/75def6a3-d7d0-4b56-b918-ed0e5197f06b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d1eb414-4b39-46da-9d60-3ab3d8ae6ed5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/79f072b4-7a0d-46f7-93db-c83c9ae30b8f

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