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title: "Provision of an Air Programming and Engineering Management System (APEMS) using STARS Web"
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# Provision of an Air Programming and Engineering Management System (APEMS) using STARS Web

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5cf0583-eda2-4ce6-9753-44f46b7fb720

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed an award stage for the contract titled "Provision of an Air Programming and Engineering Management System (APEMS) using STARS Web." This procurement falls under the military defence services category. The contract is geographically extensive, covering the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The contract period commenced on 2nd September 2025 and will end on 31st August 2028, with the project's award date published as 26th September 2025. The procurement was especially geared towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in military defence and software engineering, particularly SMEs that can deliver on defence contracts. As the procurement is via a framework agreement, companies that are already part of such frameworks will find this advantageous for participating in similar future endeavours. Supplier involvement, as demonstrated by Datasoft Computing Ltd, indicates that businesses providing technology solutions tailored to government needs stand to benefit significantly. Thus, companies aiming to develop expertise in defence-related software systems or those wishing to expand their footprint across the stated geographical regions should be well-positioned to leverage similar opportunities.

## Notice

The purpose of this notice is to inform interested parties that Air Commercial has awarded a call off contract (715380450) via the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement for the Provision of an Air Programming and Engineering Management System (APEMS) using STARS Web.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3084b556-744c-493c-8cb3-4d67ad617e20 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,265,670 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,265,670 |
| 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 | DATASOFT COMPUTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75221000 - Military defence services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3084b556-744c-493c-8cb3-4d67ad617e20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3084b556-744c-493c-8cb3-4d67ad617e20
  26th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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