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title: "Provision of Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050615"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-08-13"
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# Provision of Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Software

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050615

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has successfully awarded a contract for the "Provision of Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Software" to Jeppesen UK Limited, based in Crawley, West Sussex. This procurement falls under the direct award category, justified by the absence of suitable competition due to technical reasons. The software is aligned with the existing Jeppesen Foreflight Despatch System, which is vital for the Ministry's Air Mobility operation. The contract, which commenced on 30th July 2025 and is set to run until 29th July 2026, with options for renewal up to 2028, addresses the significant need for seamless integration in flight planning. Valued at £1,051,628.40 excluding VAT, the procurement belongs to the industry category of mapping software packages, and delivery is specified for regions within the United Kingdom such as UKJ1.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in aeronautical software solutions, especially those that can ensure compatibility and seamless integration with existing systems. While the direct award indicates a specialised procurement need, businesses that can offer similar comprehensive technical solutions could find growth in areas requiring specialised software development and integration. Companies that provide support or complementary aeronautical solutions and consultancy services could potentially engage in future collaborations or additional contracts, extending their market reach within the defence sector. The nature of the procurement suggests opportunities primarily for well-resourced businesses with a significant capacity for technical innovation and operational reliability.

## Notice

The Authority proposes to enter into a contract with the above-named supplier "Jeppesen UK Limited" on a single source basis in accordance with paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023 as competition is absent for technical reasons. No other supplier can supply the software and there are no suitable alternatives. To meet the Authority's requirement, the software to be purchased has to be compatible with the existing Jeppesen Foreflight Despatch software. The currently used Jeppesen Foreflight Despatch software is a unified flight planning and collaboration hub which optimises flight planning and bridges the gap between flight planners and pilots. This is embedded across the Air Mobility operation and runs on Jeppesen systems that are not capable of integrating with software from a third party. The interoperability between the Foreflight Despatch software and potential EFB software is critical for pilots to receive real time updates to flight paths, weather conditions and other essential data whilst in the air. The Jeppesen EFB software has the widest coverage of global aeronautical information. The consequence of having a different model would result in an unacceptable reduction in operational effectiveness and safety, there would be an increase costs.

### Procurement Information

The Authority proposes to enter into a contract with the above-named supplier "Jeppesen UK Limited" on a single source basis in accordance with paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023 as competition is absent for technical reasons. No other supplier can supply the software and there are no suitable alternatives. To meet the Authority's requirement, the software to be purchased has to be compatible with the existing Jeppesen Foreflight Despatch software. The currently used Jeppesen Foreflight Despatch software is a unified flight planning and collaboration hub which optimises flight planning and bridges the gap between flight planners and pilots. This is embedded across the Air Mobility operation and runs on Jeppesen systems that are not capable of integrating with software from a third party. The interoperability between the Foreflight Despatch software and potential EFB software is critical for pilots to receive real time updates to flight paths, weather conditions and other essential data whilst in the air. The Jeppesen EFB software has the widest coverage of global aeronautical information. The consequence of having a different model would result in an unacceptable reduction in operational effectiveness and safety, there would be an increase costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048299-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,051,628 |
| Contracts value | £1,051,628 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV7 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Shifnal South and Cosford |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JEPPESEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48326000 - Mapping software package

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 09:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048299-2025
- 7 Jul 2025 at 12:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037778-2025
- 23 Apr 2025 at 09:31 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016421-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048299-2025
  13th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037778-2025
  7th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016421-2025
  23rd April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ww2.jeppesen.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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