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title: "Provision of Support for Mission Aircrew Optical Trainer (MAOT)"
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# Provision of Support for Mission Aircrew Optical Trainer (MAOT)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c12990eb-532e-49c5-a659-09664c29985b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a public procurement process, awarding a contract for the "Provision of Support for Mission Aircrew Optical Trainer (MAOT)" to JD2E Limited. This contract, valued at £33,000, covers the repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems, specifically within the East of England region. The procurement was conducted using a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, given the specific expertise of JD2E Limited as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the MAOT. The contract period started on 15th January 2025 and will conclude on 14th January 2026. The award notice was published on 11th February 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the maintenance of military electronic systems, especially those with unique knowledge or capabilities not easily found in the broader market. The awarding of the contract to JD2E Limited highlights the importance of being an Original Equipment Manufacturer or possessing proprietary knowledge that aligns closely with the tender requirements. While this specific contract has been awarded, businesses in similar niches should stay alert for future opportunities with the Ministry of Defence, which may also require specialised repair and maintenance services.

## Notice

The purpose of this notice is to inform interested parties that Air Commercial has awarded a contract (712829460) to JD2E Limited on a single source basis for the Provision of Support for Mission Aircrew Optical Trainer (MAOT). JD2E Ltd are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and owner of the software and operating system underpinning the operation of the equipment. This notice also allows the Authority to meet its obligation to publish the contract documents in accordance with HM Governments Transparency agenda.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1cd7587-23b8-4cd7-ab84-8fbc45aeeb0c |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2025 - 14 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,000 |
| 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 | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JD2E |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50660000 - Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2025 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1cd7587-23b8-4cd7-ab84-8fbc45aeeb0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1cd7587-23b8-4cd7-ab84-8fbc45aeeb0c
  11th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc6fa413-6295-45fa-a2b9-75a180c2a3ad
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