--- title: "Provision of GECO Mission Support System Licences for Hawk TMk1" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050ba1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050ba1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050ba1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050ba1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-05-01" --- # Provision of GECO Mission Support System Licences for Hawk TMk1 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050ba1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050ba1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050ba1.json) ## Summary The procurement process managed by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) involves the provision of GECO Mission Support System Licences specifically for Hawk TMk1 aircraft. This contract falls under the industry-specific software package category, focusing on goods. It is executed through a limited procurement method, bypassing a prior call for competition due to the protection of exclusive rights. This award process, part of the award stage, was initiated without prior publication in line with the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. The contract specifies a completion date for the delivery of the software by 1st July 2026, and the total contract value is capped at £2 million. The contract was signed on 1st May 2025, and execution will be carried out in the UK. This tender could serve as a growth opportunity primarily for businesses involved in the development and provision of proprietary military technology software, particularly those that align with defence contracts. As Inzpire Limited holds the intellectual property rights for the GECO software, the tender is particularly favourable to companies that maintain exclusive rights to such specialised products. SMEs with similar proprietary offerings or those capable of subcontracting with Inzpire Limited might find relevant business opportunities, ensuring growth through engagement within the defence sector. ## Notice Provision of GECO Mission Support System Licences for Hawk TMk1 ### Lot Information Lot 1 The UK Military Flight Training Systems Hawk Delivery Team (UKMFTS) part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) proposes to place a Single Source non-qualifying defence contract with Inzpire Limited, for the provision of GECO Mission Support System (MSS) software licences to deliver an Air Picture Overlay (APO) function on the GECO Tablet installed for use on Hawk TMk1 aircraft. The GECO Tablet is a proprietary product developed by Inzpire, which owns the intellectual property in the GECO software The delivery of the APO end product will be no later than 1 Jul 2026. The total value of the contract is not likely to exceed PS2M. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract 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 this contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation [16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011] for reasons connected with the protection of exclusive rights. This is because Inzpire as the owner of the intellectual property in the GECO software is the only entity that has the necessary rights to grant the software licences. Options: Options to extend the licence provision on a yearly basis until the OSD of the aircraft (31st March 2030) ### Procurement Information The UK Military Flight Training Systems Hawk Delivery Team (UKMFTS) part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) proposes to place a Single Source non-qualifying defence contract with Inzpire Limited, for the provision of GECO Mission Support System (MSS) software licences to deliver an Air Picture Overlay (APO) function on the GECO Tablet installed for use on Hawk TMk1 aircraft. The GECO Tablet is a proprietary product developed by Inzpire, which owns the intellectual property in the GECO software The delivery of the APO end product will be no later than 1 Jul 2026. The total value of the contract is not likely to exceed PS2M. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract 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 this contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation [16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011] for reasons connected with the protection of exclusive rights. This is because Inzpire as the owner of the intellectual property in the GECO software is the only entity that has the necessary rights to grant the software licences. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018519-2025 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Apr 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 | £2,000,000 | ## 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INZPIRE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48100000 - Industry specific software package ## Release History - 1 May 2025 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018519-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://des.mod.uk/what-we-do/raf-procurement-support/uk-military-flying-training-system/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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