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title: "Procurement to Sustain the Support & Maintenance for Digital ATM Equipment for RNAS Culdrose/Predannack"
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# Procurement to Sustain the Support & Maintenance for Digital ATM Equipment for RNAS Culdrose/Predannack

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9837b700-a17e-4350-af35-893cda8f0adc

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, has completed the award stage of an open procurement process for sustaining the support and maintenance of digital ATM equipment at RNAS Culdrose/Predannack. This service contract, classified under the 'Towers' category of the CPV scheme, falls under the industry category of services and was managed under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR2015). The tender process concluded on 13th August 2025, with the contract period scheduled to start on 14th August 2025 and end on 31st March 2028. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in support and maintenance of aviation technology, particularly those capable of managing digital ATM systems. Given the open procurement method, it catered to a competitive landscape suitable for SMEs and larger organisations alike. With a contract value of up to £542,286, the tender provides multiple business growth opportunities, encouraging service providers with expertise in the towers category to expand their client base and engage in high-value projects. The awarded supplier, SAAB AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AB, indicates the scale of experience and capability expected from participating businesses.

## Notice

Please see attached redacted contract Amend the UK7 to include the options, also this has been raised as a UK7 in error and it's actually subject to PCR2015 regulations and it should be a contact award notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c54fc7ce-57c2-4f0c-bc3f-8e35ffb83385 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £542,286 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £133,810 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAAB AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44212230 - Towers

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 07:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c54fc7ce-57c2-4f0c-bc3f-8e35ffb83385

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c54fc7ce-57c2-4f0c-bc3f-8e35ffb83385
  28th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1f4cf9d-e839-46be-a75b-5631684f56b1
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