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title: "Provision of PED 2 to P-8A"
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# Provision of PED 2 to P-8A

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23da8f9d-6201-4e13-ab1f-89960d1db3a7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the Provision of PED 2 to P-8A, an aviation test software package designed to augment the acoustic Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) capability at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland. This restricted procurement, not under the OJEU, had a tender period ending on 7 December 2023, with the contract valued at £3,224,465. The Ministry has procured three units to support both fixed and deployable installations, with the contract starting on 21 June 2024 and concluding on 20 June 2027.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in aviation test software and defence systems, especially those capable of delivering robust post-flight analysis tools. SMEs, in particular, are suited to these opportunities due to the specific eligibility preferences noted. Companies with a strong background in servicing and maintaining sophisticated tactical acoustic support systems will find this contract advantageous for establishing or enhancing their market presence within the defence sector.

## Notice

The Authority's P8 Delivery Team have a requirement to procure a Post Flight Analysis (PFA) tool to augment the limited functionality of the acoustic Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) capability (Tactical Mobile Acoustic Support System (TacMASS)) at RAF Lossiemouth. The requirement is to procure three (3) units to support one (1) fixed installation at Main Operating Base and two (2) deployable kits with a repair and maintenance support package.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/754d392c-2fe8-4b4b-97d0-983d54bc194d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Restricted (non-OJEU) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2024 - 20 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,224,465 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,224,465 |
| 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 | 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GENERAL DYNAMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48132000 - Aviation test software package

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/754d392c-2fe8-4b4b-97d0-983d54bc194d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/754d392c-2fe8-4b4b-97d0-983d54bc194d
  7th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4380bfa7-d06e-47bf-8365-b8290f9e7cf1
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c63047da-9ff7-43a7-a4db-043d2afad5f8
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