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title: "FSTA/00009/VOSE - Voyager Operating System Evolution (VOSE)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0552e0"
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published: "2025-06-24"
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# FSTA/00009/VOSE - Voyager Operating System Evolution (VOSE)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0552e0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process regarding the "Voyager Operating System Evolution (VOSE)" project, with the contract awarded on 24th June 2025. This process pertains to services in the repair and maintenance of military aircraft, specifically involving the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft Concession Contract. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 50650000, was executed via a limited method, specifically negotiated without prior publication, due to technical reasons. The project involves significant involvement at the AirTanker Hub, Brize Norton, Oxon and is primarily focused in the UK and Spain.

This tender provides an exclusive opportunity for AirTanker Ltd, the awarded supplier, due to their unique ability and pre-existing approvals necessary for the technical execution of the project. Businesses approved by Airbus SAS and AirTanker Ltd, specifically those specialising in military aircraft systems, may find subcontracting opportunities within aspects like design, development certification, and qualification. This tender highlights the importance for businesses within the aerospace and defence sector to maintain necessary certifications and approvals to compete effectively in high-value strategic military projects.

## Notice

FSTA/00009/VOSE - Voyager Operating System Evolution (VOSE)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Single Source Procurement for the Design, Development, Certification, Qualification, Embodiment and Through-Life Support of the Voyager Operating System Evolution from AirTanker Ltd for the Voyager fleet

Options: Variable number of FSTA VOSE Embodiments from 10 to 14

### Procurement Information

Voluntary Transparency Notice (VTN) Voyager FSTA Military Obsolescence The Voyager Delivery Team (VDT), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to amend Contract FSTA/00009 (Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft Concession Contract) with AirTanker Ltd. The Contract Amendment(s) will enable the design, development, procurement, certification, embodiment and through-life support of the Voyager Operating System Evolution (VOSE) on the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA). This in turn will resolve the Military Mission System obsolescence by embodying the Multifunction Information Distribution System and the Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS/JTRS). In accordance with Regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement is 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). It is considered that this Contract Amendment may be made pursuant to the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, for technical reasons. It is a regulatory requirement that any Contractor selected to execute VOSE and embody the MIDS/JTRS on the FSTA must be an FSTA/Multi Role Transport Tanker (MRTT) Manufacturer Approved Organization Scheme (MAOS) organisation. The Contractor would also need to be approved by Airbus SAS (the Aircraft OEM), Airbus DS (the Aircraft Design Authority) and AirTanker Ltd (the owner of the Aircraft) to perform the upgrade. AirTanker Ltd UK is the only Contractor who meets these criteria because of the specific know-how and licensing it holds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034853-2025 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 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 | Not specified |

## 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 | AIRTANKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 35611700 - Tanker aircrafts
- 50211000 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft
- 50650000 - Repair and maintenance services of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts
- 63733000 - Aircraft refuelling services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2025 at 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034853-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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