---
title: "1800000"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02eca6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# 1800000

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02eca6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which is seeking to contract the UKMFTS and FWMAS CAAi Oversight Services. This contract falls under the industry category of "services" specifically related to the testing and evaluation of military aircrafts, missiles, and spacecrafts. The procurement method used is a limited procedure called "Negotiated without publication of a contract notice," indicating a single-source procurement to CAA International Limited, the sole provider for this requirement. The contract is active, with a total value of £1,800,000 and a duration spanning five years from 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2026, focusing on oversight for various military flying training systems. The delivery will take place at Aviation House, Crawley, West Sussex.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in providing specialized services within the aviation and military sectors, particularly for those companies capable of delivering oversight and compliance services related to aircraft and training systems. With the Ministry of Defence as the buyer, businesses that have experience in governmental contracts or those that can demonstrate relevant technical expertise and qualifications in aviation safety and management would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Expanding relationships with key stakeholders in the defence industry may also facilitate growth and access to further contracting opportunities.

## Notice

UKMFTS and FWMAS CAAi Oversight Contract - 5 year period (01/09/2021 - 31/08/2026).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority Oversight of all United Kingdom Military Flying Training System and FWMAS aircraft platform types to deliver a rolling Aircraft Continuing Airworthiness Monitoring (ACAM) programme for a 5 year period from 1st September 2021 through to 31st August 2026.

### Procurement Information

It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015) is lawful due to technical reasons because the CAA International Limited are the mandated and only service provider of this service. as referred above and attached and so I am proposing single source procurement through Standard Contracting Template 2 direct to CAAi. This will be under the Negotiated Procedure without prior publication (in accordance with Article 32 of Directive 2014/24/EU) due to Technical Reasons (no other organisation can provide this requirement)."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025913-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,800,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ25 West Surrey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAA INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73435000 - Test and evaluation of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2021 at 21:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025913-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.caainternational.com
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support

## Provenance

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