---
title: "National Flight Matrix"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05984e"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05984e.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE"
published: "2026-02-24"
---

# National Flight Matrix

Buyer: POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05984e

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## Summary

The contracting process initiated by the Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside and the Chief Constable for Merseyside focused on the procurement of aviation data services under the project titled "National Flight Matrix". The project sought to support the National Policing Unit housed within the Merseyside Police estate, located in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Specifically, the procedure required the selected provider to deliver global aviation data consistently. This procurement process applied an open procedure method and was completed on 24th February 2026. Key dates include the contract starting on 1st February 2026 and extending until 31st January 2031, with a potential maximum extension until 2033.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the aviation data domain, particularly those specialising in flight control software and data services. Large-scale enterprises similar to LNRS DATA SERVICES LIMITED, which was appointed as the supplier, would be well-positioned to leverage these opportunities given their capacity and experience. Providing such services to a central authority like the Merseyside Police could enhance business portfolios and lead to further opportunities within the public sector, especially for companies ready to meet the high demands of delivering accurate and comprehensive aviation data. This contract not only opens avenues for service enhancement but also encourages competitive participation in government tenders.

## Notice

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside (PCC), acting as the contracting authority for Merseyside Police, appointed a supplier to support the National Policing Unit, located within the Merseyside Police estate. The appointed supplier will be required to provide global aviation data on a frequent basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016341-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | £650,000 |
| Awards value | £720,000 |
| Contracts value | £720,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 3AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Everton West |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LNRS DATA SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48120000 - Flight control software package
- 72212120 - Flight control software development services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 09:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016341-2026
- 8 Dec 2025 at 12:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080586-2025
- 11 Sep 2025 at 09:58 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055710-2025
- 11 Sep 2025 at 09:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055685-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016341-2026
  24th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080586-2025
  8th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055710-2025
  11th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055685-2025
  11th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home

## Notice URLs

- https://risk.lexisnexis.com/corporate
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.merseysidepcc.info/

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