--- title: "Invitation to Negotiate for Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-805c0a86-0542-4d97-9216-4d0ce4c176cf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-805c0a86-0542-4d97-9216-4d0ce4c176cf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-805c0a86-0542-4d97-9216-4d0ce4c176cf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-805c0a86-0542-4d97-9216-4d0ce4c176cf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT" published: "2018-09-25" --- # Invitation to Negotiate for Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT) Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-805c0a86-0542-4d97-9216-4d0ce4c176cf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-805c0a86-0542-4d97-9216-4d0ce4c176cf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-805c0a86-0542-4d97-9216-4d0ce4c176cf.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Invitation to Negotiate for Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT)" is initiated by the Defence Equipment & Support, located in Bristol, England. This active tender falls under the services industry, specifically classified as Aircraft operating services, with a significant contract value of £400 million. The tender period closes on 13 December 2018, and the associated contract is set to start on 30 June 2020, extending until 30 June 2030. This procurement method follows a selective and competitive procedure with negotiation, facilitating engagement with suitable suppliers. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in aviation and support services to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in aircraft operating services and related capabilities would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the scale and longevity of the contract, firms that can demonstrate compliance with stringent Defence requirements and showcase a robust operational framework will likely find success in the bidding process. ## Notice This is a notice to inform that the Authority has published a MOD Contract Bidders Notice on the DCO - 'GB-UKMFTS/2017/03: Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT)' ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0fecd9a-fa65-411e-9811-6cb6846a0bd8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000,000 | | 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60445000 - Aircraft operating services ## Release History - 25 Sep 2018 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0fecd9a-fa65-411e-9811-6cb6846a0bd8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0fecd9a-fa65-411e-9811-6cb6846a0bd8 25th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/35065674-e479-4359-bfbe-f979355f2fcc 20180823-ITN_Pt_1.0_DF47_Main_Body_V0.6 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0eacc86d-efd8-4a98-b0a2-088bcda7f63d 20180821-ASDOT_Terms_and_Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d1f3a4e-6fb9-41d7-8a46-e2e9737c42f2 20180821 UKMFTS_2017_03 - Schedule 1 Definitions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a230726-72e6-426b-b934-9b6cacb1c2bf 20180821 UKMFTS_2017_03 - Schedule 2 List Of Acronyms And Abbreviations - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f848019-d2b3-45f3-b6be-b6c5d5641f25 20180821 UKMFTS_2017_03 - Schedule 3 Statement of Work - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12475153-84e0-476f-9c00-a8eb40f3bebe 20180821 UKMFTS_2017_03 - Schedule 4 Additional Work - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/588d600a-2b01-4437-b323-c04d4ed162ad 20180821 UKMFTS_2017_03 - Schedule 5 - Price and Payment - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7bc977af-7cf3-494c-a0ee-be4e95f6bec2 20180821 UKMFTS_2017_03 - Schedule 6 - Performance Management - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2807eca0-8a88-4915-ae99-98674215c666 20180821 UKMFTS_2017_03 - Schedule 7 - Contract Management and Governance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe3fa414-834f-4f36-8cc6-f451e3f2cb5f 20180821 UKMFTS_2017_03 - Schedule 8 - Government Furnished Assets - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/774a6e3f-f0b6-495f-b4c6-03d706879c1e 20180821 UKMFTS_2017_03 - Schedule 9 - Schedule of Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc8205ba-9693-4ae3-882a-58de476e90b1 20180821 UKMFTS_2017_03 - Schedule 10 - TUPE - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c248bbfd-deae-4d58-9207-310727ab12c6 20180821 UKMFTS_2017_03 - Schedule 11 - List Of Military Aviation Authority Regulatory Publications - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5488e8de-d21e-40bd-833c-b332c5a72f42 20180821 UKMFTS_2017_03 - Schedule 12 -Bank or Parent Company Guarantee - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3f47947-da81-4593-8931-a35d064f65f1 20180821 UKMFTS_2017_03 - Schedule 13 - ASDOT Security Aspects Letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92562a7f-212c-475d-a4a3-67e573888d9d 20180821 UKMFTS_2017_03 - Schedule 14 - Montreal Protocol - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49654874-d5cc-4ea7-8f2e-d3888cbc113b 20180821 UKMFTS_2017_03 - Schedule 15 - Design Rights and Patents - (Sub-Contractors Agreement) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f89d9d9-bb39-4083-924f-657001910f6d 20180821_UKMFTS_2017_03_Schedule 16 Required Insurances - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7707bb4f-b3cf-4a45-aa7c-104e6e5296d5 20180821_UKMFTS_2017_03 Schedule 17 - General Data Protection Regulations - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58399392-48b6-4247-bc6c-d153cbc81d6d 20180821 UKMFTS_2017_03 - Schedule 18 - APPENDIX - Addresses and Other Information ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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