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title: "DES Airworthiness Issues Management System (AIMS)"
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# DES Airworthiness Issues Management System (AIMS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd888138-41b4-4291-8e79-20711ef40c47

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to establish a contract titled "DES Airworthiness Issues Management System (AIMS)" for the procurement of software packages and information systems. This contract is valued at £7,824,600 and is classified under services within the industry category. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2019 and concluding on 31st March 2021. The associated tender period ended on 26th November 2018, located in Bristol, England, and involved a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software and information systems sector. Companies with expertise in developing solutions for airworthiness management and those capable of meeting the advanced requirements set by the Ministry of Defence would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process can facilitate business growth by establishing a relationship with a key government buyer and expanding market presence in the defence industry.

## Notice

DE&S AIRWORTHINESS ISSUES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/008c9f7d-cdc5-4e92-aa25-bdfa914bd095 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,824,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,824,600 |
| 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 | 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 | TLM NEXUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2019 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/008c9f7d-cdc5-4e92-aa25-bdfa914bd095

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/008c9f7d-cdc5-4e92-aa25-bdfa914bd095
  10th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e42162b-411a-4c56-864c-a159be92a49b
  CCDT491 - DES AIMS - Standardised Contract 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2481777d-0589-4703-b073-c3262ce54e0d
  CCDT491 - DES AIMS - Schedule

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