---
title: "715850610 - Apache DaRT - Continuation of Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-50b97aec-ea00-4045-b667-c1c192d94dcc"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50b97aec-ea00-4045-b667-c1c192d94dcc"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50b97aec-ea00-4045-b667-c1c192d94dcc.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50b97aec-ea00-4045-b667-c1c192d94dcc.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-05-29"
---

# 715850610 - Apache DaRT - Continuation of Service

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50b97aec-ea00-4045-b667-c1c192d94dcc

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50b97aec-ea00-4045-b667-c1c192d94dcc)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50b97aec-ea00-4045-b667-c1c192d94dcc.json)

## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, is the contracting authority for the procurement titled "715850610 - Apache DaRT - Continuation of Service," which falls under the industry category of aviation ground support software. This contract, valued at £540,000, has been procured using a selective method through a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 29th May 2026, with the contract period set from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029. The software will be delivered to locations in the South West of England.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in aviation software solutions, particularly those with capabilities in creating or supporting aviation ground support software. Companies classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will find this opportunity appealing since the procurement shows suitability for SMEs. The selected supplier, tlmNexus, exemplifies the type of business well-positioned to deliver on the requirements due to their expertise and status as an SME. The contract allows businesses to build strategic partnerships with the Ministry of Defence, potentially opening further avenues for collaboration within the public sector.

## Notice

The tlmNexus Damage and Repair Tracker (DaRT) tool has been identified as the most effective solution for AH-64E damage and repair trending, meeting MAA Regulatory Publication (MRP) requirements. The current contract for support is due to expire end of May 2026, and to ensure a seamless transition this Call-Off Contract for the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) was placed end of April 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27725d4a-e1b7-4dc3-be46-3a8915763b43 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £540,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TLMNEXUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48131000 - Aviation ground support software package

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27725d4a-e1b7-4dc3-be46-3a8915763b43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27725d4a-e1b7-4dc3-be46-3a8915763b43
  29th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50b97aec-ea00-4045-b667-c1c192d94dcc. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50b97aec-ea00-4045-b667-c1c192d94dcc.json.