---
title: "Military Instrument Flight Procedures Maintenance and Safeguarding - Contracts Finder Opportunity"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cd90272c-5282-4827-bbbb-a1a476daa276"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd90272c-5282-4827-bbbb-a1a476daa276"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd90272c-5282-4827-bbbb-a1a476daa276.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd90272c-5282-4827-bbbb-a1a476daa276.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-04-16"
---

# Military Instrument Flight Procedures Maintenance and Safeguarding - Contracts Finder Opportunity

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd90272c-5282-4827-bbbb-a1a476daa276

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd90272c-5282-4827-bbbb-a1a476daa276)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd90272c-5282-4827-bbbb-a1a476daa276.json)

## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has initiated the tender process for "Military Instrument Flight Procedures Maintenance and Safeguarding". This contract falls under the industry category of military defence services and involves locations in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 5th June 2025 and the contract period spanning from 10th July 2025 to 9th July 2030. The procurement method is selective, specifically a restricted procedure above threshold, with an estimated contract value of £3,327,214.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the aviation and defence sectors, especially those specialising in Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP) design and maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) qualified in military aviation services are particularly well-suited to compete, offering a substantial chance to expand their portfolios and enhance their expertise. Winning this contract would enable businesses to work closely with the MOD, providing expert advice and safeguarding opinions in support of defence aviation both in the UK and overseas.

## Notice

Contract Finder - Opportunity Notice for 713495454 - Military Instrument Flight Procedures Maintenance and Safeguarding. ITT PUBLICATION FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT AN OPPORTUNITY Number 1 Aeronautical Information Documents Unit (No 1 AIDU) as part of MOD UK Strategic Command Defence Intelligence intend to competitively assess, select and award a contract to provide the services of an Approved Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) Design Organisation to support its portfolio of IFPs at aerodromes and sites in the UK and overseas. Activities include the design of new and the annual maintenance of existing IFP, Safeguarding opinion and associated expert advice in support of defence aviation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c0a81b7-5e58-4549-aefd-fb1a45a0b1b2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2025 - 9 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,327,214 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 2EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | Hemingford Grey & Houghton |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75221000 - Military defence services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 10:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c0a81b7-5e58-4549-aefd-fb1a45a0b1b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c0a81b7-5e58-4549-aefd-fb1a45a0b1b2
  16th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14769509-303c-4922-ada7-b0b96d405fc8
  20250416- ITT 713495454 - REDACTED
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006304-2025?
  Link to original Contracts finder - Contract Notice

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006304-2025

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd90272c-5282-4827-bbbb-a1a476daa276. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd90272c-5282-4827-bbbb-a1a476daa276.json.