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title: "VOYAGER POST DESIGN SERVICES (PDS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b409"
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# VOYAGER POST DESIGN SERVICES (PDS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b409

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has completed the procurement of Voyager Post Design Services (PDS) and Super Tanker Similarity Statement (STSS) services, which fall under the industry category of repair, maintenance, and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment. This project, with a total contract value of £4.143 million, involves a key collaboration with Airbus Defence and Space S.A.U., based in Madrid, Spain. The procurement method used was limited, specifically negotiated without the prior publication of a contract notice. The contract duration is set for five years starting from 25 April 2024, with options for an additional two-year extension. The primary delivery locations are the United Kingdom and Spain.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft maintenance and defence services, particularly those with experience in military aviation and transport aircraft. Companies that excel in these areas, along with those providing administrative, defence, and social security services, may find potential growth and partnership opportunities by aligning with Airbus Defence and Space S.A.U. Such collaborations could enhance their reputation within the defence sector and expand their service offerings to meet MOD's stringent requirements.

## Notice

VOYAGER POST DESIGN SERVICES

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Single Source Procurement for Provision of Design Organisation Post Design Services (PDS) & Super Tanker Similarity Statement (STSS) services from Airbus Defence and Space SAU (SPAIN)

Options: 3 year firm, with two 1-year options

### Procurement Information

Voyager Delivery Team (DT), as part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to award a contract to Airbus Defence and Space SAU for provision of Voyager Post Design Services (PDS) & Super Tanker Similarity Statement (STSS) from April 25 for a 5 (Five) year period. The anticipated maximum value for the contract is PS4.143M. 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). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 due to technical reasons. This is because MOD are required to comply with Military Aviation Authority (MAA) regulations which mandate, under Design Organisation Airworthiness Responsibilities RA1014, 1015(1)14b and MRP 5000 Series Regulatory Articles (RA), to establish and maintain a contractual relationship with the appointed Air System Design Organisation to manage the overall design or through life configuration. The PDS contract must therefore be with the appointed Design Organisation, which is Airbus Defence and Space SAU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035797-2024 |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 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 | £4,143,000 |

## 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE S.A.U. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 35610000 - Military aircrafts
- 35611400 - Military transport aircrafts
- 50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment
- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035797-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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