--- title: "Advanced Mission Planning Aid-CF-VTN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-29d97221-808c-44a9-8698-87728ab22c0b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-29d97221-808c-44a9-8698-87728ab22c0b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29d97221-808c-44a9-8698-87728ab22c0b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29d97221-808c-44a9-8698-87728ab22c0b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-08-21" --- # Advanced Mission Planning Aid-CF-VTN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29d97221-808c-44a9-8698-87728ab22c0b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-29d97221-808c-44a9-8698-87728ab22c0b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29d97221-808c-44a9-8698-87728ab22c0b.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation, focusing on the "Advanced Mission Planning Aid-CF-VTN" project. This contract falls under the industry category of aviation ground support software development services. The procurement is at the tender stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on the 1st of September 2025, and the start of the contract period on the 2nd of September 2025, running until the 31st of March 2028. The geographical scope includes the United Kingdom, Europe, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and other global locations. The procurement method is a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, justified by a single source contract with a value of GBP 26,000,000. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in aviation ground support and software development, particularly those already accredited by military aviation authorities. However, the nature of the contract, specifically as a negotiated procedure with a single source, implies that targeted enterprises like those aligned with Enterprise Services Defence and Security UK Limited (DXC Technology) are most suited due to their existing role as the Design Organisation. While the opportunity to compete may be limited for new entrants, the contract's extension suggests stability and continued engagement for the involved party. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) may find fewer direct opportunities within this framework, given the specified supplier prerequisites and accreditation requirements. ## Notice Voluntary Transparency Notice for Advance Mission Planning Aid (AMPA) This is a Voluntary Transparency Notice to place a Single Source Contract for Advance Mission Planning Aids (AMPA). The Command and Control, 2 Targeting Navigations and Communications Team (C2TNC DT), part of the Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to place a two-year contract extension with Enterprise Services Defence and Security UK Limited (DXC Technology) for the Advanced Mission Planning Aid (AMPA) ("the Contract"). The AMPA In-Service Support (ISS) contract provides Design Organisation support and Post Design Services for the two variants which because of their commonality realises an economy of scale benefit. Due to mission data generated by AMPA being referenced when airborne, the system is deemed to impact air safety and the supplier, Enterprise Services Defence and Security UK Limited (DXC Technology), is required to be accredited by the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) as a Design Organisation (DO). Enterprise Services Defence and security UK Limited (DXC Technology) are the only company that design/ modify mission planning systems. Enterprise Services Defence and Security UK Limited are responsible for the in-service support and post design enhancement of the mission planning system. The Authority has determined that this Single Source contract is excluded from Defence and Security Public Contract under Regulations 6(3A) (b) and 7(1) (a) of the DSPR 2011. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99b79473-988f-4b3d-af34-4eefa412b99f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £26,000,000 | | 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 | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72212131 - Aviation ground support software development services ## Release History - 21 Aug 2025 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99b79473-988f-4b3d-af34-4eefa412b99f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99b79473-988f-4b3d-af34-4eefa412b99f 21st August 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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