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title: "Avionics System Trainer (AST) & Aircraft Propulsion System Trainer (APST) Maintenance and Support Contract"
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published: "2018-06-04"
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# Avionics System Trainer (AST) & Aircraft Propulsion System Trainer (APST) Maintenance and Support Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, FLIGHT SIMULATION AND SYNTHETIC TRAINERS PROJECT TEAM (FSAST PT)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d1b6cdd-8980-44de-979a-9d1199090a78

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Air Support, Flight Simulation and Synthetic Trainers Project Team (FSAST PT), has initiated a tender for the "Avionics System Trainer (AST) & Aircraft Propulsion System Trainer (APST) Maintenance and Support Contract". This contract, classified under the aviation ground support software package sector, is active and set to close on 31 December 2018. The contract period will commence on 1 April 2019 and conclude on 31 March 2024, with a total estimated value of £1,500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aviation support services, particularly in software and technical computer support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract is deemed suitable for them. Companies offering innovative solutions and proven experience in providing aviation ground support services could find this contract a valuable avenue for business growth.

## Notice

Aviation ground support software package.Technical computer support services.Computer support services. 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: Aviation ground support software package.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae554034-ec92-4eca-ab32-ce2471990fd4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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, AIR SUPPORT, FLIGHT SIMULATION AND SYNTHETIC TRAINERS PROJECT TEAM (FSAST PT) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 6JY |
| 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 Gifford |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48131000 - Aviation ground support software package
- 72610000 - Computer support services
- 72611000 - Technical computer support services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2018 at 07:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae554034-ec92-4eca-ab32-ce2471990fd4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae554034-ec92-4eca-ab32-ce2471990fd4
  4th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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