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title: "Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT)"
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# Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UK MILITARY FLYING TRAINING SYSTEM (UKMFTS) PROJECT TEAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fa9e0d2-5f2c-46b0-ac33-d0f0dbabc5e1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Combat Air, UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) Project Team is currently engaged in a tender process for the "Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT)" contract, which aims to provide live air support for various defence training exercises. This tender falls under the Defence Services category and is active as of 20th November 2017, with a procurement method classified as selective through a negotiated procedure. The tender period concludes on 15th January 2018, with an expected contract duration from 1st January 2020 through to 31st December 2034, and a contract value estimated at £1.25 billion, with a minimum threshold of £600 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence services and operational training support, particularly those with capabilities in providing integrated air support solutions. Larger companies with experience in military contracts and those capable of meeting the scale and complexity of such projects would be particularly well-suited to compete for this lucrative contract, which is designed to fulfil operational needs that cannot be adequately covered by the Front Line Commands. Engaging in this process could facilitate substantial growth for firms within the defence sector.

## Notice

Live air support to operational training, operational assurance, trials and exercising across all defence environments that cannot be met organically by the Front Line Commands (FLCs). Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-BRISTOL: Defence services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1532164a-437e-4bb3-86bc-dcf3579a895a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000,000 |
| 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, COMBAT AIR, UK MILITARY FLYING TRAINING SYSTEM (UKMFTS) 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

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75220000 - Defence services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2017 at 12:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1532164a-437e-4bb3-86bc-dcf3579a895a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1532164a-437e-4bb3-86bc-dcf3579a895a
  20th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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