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title: "A400M Aircraft Document Reader (Extension)"
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# A400M Aircraft Document Reader (Extension)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ed0f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a contract extension for the A400M Aircraft Document Reader to Vistair Systems Ltd, based in Bristol, UK. This procurement, classified under CPV code 72500000 for computer-related services, aims to support flight operations with an extended contract period of six months, including an option for an additional six-month extension. The contract, valued approximately at £471,000 with an additional £511,000 possible for the extended period, was signed on 28th February 2025. The procurement was conducted via a limited negotiation method without the publication of a contract notice due to specific circumstances such as the protection of exclusive rights and research-based manufacturing.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for firms specialising in computer-related services and software package and information systems. With a focus on niche areas related to flight operation support, companies with a track record of developing and maintaining aerospace or defence-related software solutions would be well-positioned to compete in future related tenders. The extended contract period offers stability and the potential for increased revenue, while facilitating a competitive re-tendering process that ensures robust competition and seamless operational capability for the MOD.

## Notice

A400M Aircraft Document Reader (Extension) in support of flight operations

### Lot Information

Lot 1

short fixed term extension to contract A400M/089 Aircraft Document Reader in support of flight operations.

Options: Option for 6 month extension

### Procurement Information

The A400M Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ( "the Authority"), intends to amend its contract (A400M/089) with Vistair Systems Ltd to extend the duration for a period of six months with a six-month option to further extend, and uplift the current contractual value up to approximately PS471,000 and a further PS511,000 for an additional six months to facilitate competition to re-tender for the service completes. It is considered that the variation does not alter the scope of nature of the Contract thus not material. As such the Contract can be varied to facilitate a robust competition and transition period while ensuring operational capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009337-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £982,124 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | VISTAIR SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2025 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009337-2025

## Notice URLs

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

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