---
title: "Defence Air Passenger Services System (DAPSS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e5c6"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-09-28"
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# Defence Air Passenger Services System (DAPSS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e5c6

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning to procure the Defence Air Passenger Services System (DAPSS) as outlined in a Prior Information Notice. This project aims to enhance air passenger logistics support, with a focus on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications, to efficiently manage air traffic for approximately 200,000 passengers annually across various military operations. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with an expected Contract Notice and Supplier Selection in February 2022 and an Invitation to Tender anticipated in May 2022. The estimated value ranges from £1 to £11 million, and it falls under the industry category of passenger information systems and related software technologies. Key deadlines include a request for preliminary market information due by 25th October 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in software solutions related to passenger management systems, flight control technologies, and aviation ground support applications. Companies that can provide innovative and interoperable systems that comply with international aviation regulations may find this project particularly advantageous. Given the scale and importance of the DAPSS capability, businesses that can deliver robust support services, security accreditation, and user training will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

Please see Additional Information at VI.2)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024150-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48120000 - Flight control software package
- 48131000 - Aviation ground support software package
- 48813000 - Passenger information system
- 48813200 - Real-time passenger information system

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024150-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=51830
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support

## Provenance

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