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title: "Contract for the provision of a Defence Air Passenger Services System"
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# Contract for the provision of a Defence Air Passenger Services System

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73636708-cec0-4993-8102-f9a2c8a42f8e

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## Summary

The Defence Equipment and Support is awarding a contract for the provision of a Defence Air Passenger Services System. The contract is classified under Defence services, with a value of 7,639,200 GBP. The procurement method used is selective, with a tender period ending on 4th December 2023. The contract period starts on 5th December 2023 and ends on 31st December 2028. The buying organization is based in Bristol, England, with the main procurement category being services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the defence industry or those providing airline Passenger Services Systems technology. The buying organization, Defence Equipment and Support, is seeking a supplier to provide a flight scheduling, reservation processing, and aircraft dispatch capability. Businesses with experience in defence services or airline industry technology are well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract value and duration make it an attractive opportunity for long-term business growth and collaboration.

## Notice

The Authority provides military air transportation around the world to various destinations and carries in the region of 200,000 passengers and crew each year. The Defence Air Passenger Systems Service (DAPSS) capability shall provide a flight scheduling, reservation processing, and aircraft dispatch capability to manage air passengers and their baggage. It shall ensure the sustainable, safe and efficient operation of the military Air Transport Force and Authority passenger charter aircraft worldwide. The DAPSS capability will utilise three modular elements from the standard airline industry Passenger Services Systems technology: 1. Scheduling - to support the scheduling of RAF air transport flights and the Authority charter air passenger flights. 2. Airline Reservation System - to allow air passengers to be allocated to a specific flight. 3. Departure Control Systems - to support the air terminal functions of checking-in air passengers and their baggage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb90b30b-2906-4867-af36-cfd07d102c6c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2023 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,639,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,639,200 |
| 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75220000 - Defence services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 18:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb90b30b-2906-4867-af36-cfd07d102c6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb90b30b-2906-4867-af36-cfd07d102c6c
  20th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32cb143b-a21b-4d56-a792-8e977d4c9cef
  Redacted Contract

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