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title: "Provision of Post Design Services to the Viking Glider"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047191"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-04-03"
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# Provision of Post Design Services to the Viking Glider

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047191

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to AtkinsRéalis for the provision of post design services to the Viking TMk1 Glider Aircraft under the United Kingdom Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS). This contract includes repair and maintenance services related to aircraft and other equipment, situated primarily in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, negotiated with the publication of a contract notice. The contract was awarded on 18 March 2025, valued at £22,966,405 and will span over a period of five years.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft maintenance and aerospace engineering services. Companies with expertise in technical publications, aircraft modification, and support services for defence and military applications will find this tender particularly relevant. The award criteria focused on the lowest price, making it a lucrative opportunity for competitive service providers in the defence sector. This procurement process, although limited due to the failed competition, underscores the importance of market positioning and sector-specific capabilities for potential suppliers.

## Notice

United Kingdom Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) has a requirement to contract with an organisation(s) to cover the provision of post design services, supply of aircraft modification sets, the preparation and supply of amendments to technical publications and other documents relating to the Viking TMk1 (Grob G103A Twin II Acro) Glider Aircraft.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

United Kingdom Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) has a requirement to contract with an organisation(s) to cover the provision of Post Design Services, supply of aircraft modification sets, the preparation and supply of amendments to technical publications and other documents relating to the Viking TMk1 (Grob G103A Twin II Acro) Glider Aircraft. Additional information: The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) UK Military Flight Training Services (UKMFTS) Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to award a follow-on three-year contract to AtkinsRealis Ltd for the supply of Post Design Services to the 52 Viking (Grob G103A) winch launched gliders owned by the 22 Group Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC).

Options: There will be up to 2 option years following on from an initial 3 year contract.

### Procurement Information

In accordance with regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). DE&S advertised this requirement for competition but due to the lack of interest in the market will proceed with a direct placement of the follow-on requirement. This contract will include 2 option years which can be invoked at any point. The original competitive notice was issued on 17 April 2024 and only the incumbent (AtkinsRealis Ltd) submitted a DPQQ. Due to the failed competition, it is considered that this contract can be awarded as Single Source under Regulation 16(1)(a)(i) of the DSPCR 2011 due to the absence of tenders and Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) due to technical reasons as competition has demonstrated only one supplier can meet the requirement. This notice is being published for transparency purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012825-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated with publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,266,405 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ATKINSREALIS; ATKINSRÉALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
- 50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012825-2025
- 20 Jun 2024 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019072-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://DES.MOD.UK
- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-045305

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