--- title: "Advanced Mission Planning Aid VTN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6bde04c4-439e-4162-bd33-f72ca6e2c901" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6bde04c4-439e-4162-bd33-f72ca6e2c901" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bde04c4-439e-4162-bd33-f72ca6e2c901.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bde04c4-439e-4162-bd33-f72ca6e2c901.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-04-25" --- # Advanced Mission Planning Aid VTN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bde04c4-439e-4162-bd33-f72ca6e2c901 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6bde04c4-439e-4162-bd33-f72ca6e2c901) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bde04c4-439e-4162-bd33-f72ca6e2c901.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being managed by the Ministry of Defence, specifically the C2 Targeting Navigations and Communications Team in Bristol, England. This contract, titled "Advanced Mission Planning Aid VTN," falls under the industry category of aviation ground support software development services. This tender is in the procurement stage with a limited method, using a negotiated procedure without prior publication. Key dates include the tender period ending on 5 May 2025 and the contract period extending from 6 May 2025 to 31 March 2026. The contract will support operations across various locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond, with a total estimated value of £668,015.68. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses with the appropriate certification, particularly those experienced in aviation ground support services. Given the single-source nature excluded from DSPCR under Regulation 6(3A)(b) and the specific certification requirement by the Military Aviation Authority for air safety, businesses with existing accreditation have a strategic advantage. Companies currently lacking this certification but capable of obtaining it in the future may find this as an indication to follow a growth pathway toward securing similar contracts in this specialised field. ## Notice This is a Voluntary Transparency Notice: The C2 Targeting Navigations and Communications Team (C2TNC DT), part of the Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to enter into a one-year option contract extension with DXC 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 3 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, DXC Technology, is required to be accredited by the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) as a Design Organisation (DO). It is not believed that any other MoD MPS provider currently holds this certification. The original AMPA ISS included 2+1-year support for Hawk TMk1 and Typhoon so providing cover until 31 Mar 2025, but the delays and continuing uncertainty require this is extended to 2+2 years which will align with the end of the current contract which is 31 March 2026. A change of supplier is not practical as it would introduce significant technical and assurance issues for a mission critical capability affecting air safety without offering any performance, time, cost, or operational benefit. The Authority has determined that this is Single source contract is excluded from DSPCR under Regulation 6(3A) (b) of the DSPR 2011. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0e2e46-7f7d-4cad-a00d-902758394095 | | 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 | 25 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £668,015 | | 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 - 25 Apr 2025 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0e2e46-7f7d-4cad-a00d-902758394095 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0e2e46-7f7d-4cad-a00d-902758394095 25th April 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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