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title: "Provision of Support for Mission Aircrew Optical Trainer (MAOT)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ea82"
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# Provision of Support for Mission Aircrew Optical Trainer (MAOT)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ea82

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, headquartered in High Wycombe, is overseeing a procurement process titled "Provision of Support for Mission Aircrew Optical Trainer (MAOT)" under the defence services category. The procurement involves providing technical and logistical support for training equipment crucial to the Protector and Shadow Conversion Units' operational capacity. The procurement method utilised is direct, due to it being below the competitive threshold, with JD2E Ltd awarded the contract. This stage in the process is complete, with the contract active since 2nd February 2026 and extending until 2nd February 2028. The overall contract value amounts to £96,044.90 gross, structured to include periodic reporting and on-site support.

This tender presents unique growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in military electronic systems, given the demand for technical expertise and support services. Organisations capable of delivering consistent and high-quality maintenance and helpdesk operations will be well-poised to benefit from such contracts. The direct procurement approach underscores a strategic reliance on trustworthy partnerships, making this scenario ideal for businesses with established reputations in defence services. Organisations similar to JD2E Ltd, with experience and agility in managing defence-oriented technical support, would be particularly equipped to take advantage of future similar opportunities within this sector.

## Notice

Protector force growth and Shadow sustainment rely upon the provision of trained Weapon Systems Officers (WSO) and Weapon Systems Operators (WSOp) Sensor Operator (SO). The Mission Aircrew Optical Trainer (MAOT) Ground Based Training Equipment (GBTE) provides a critical component of the training, with the service support provided ensuring continued delivery of trainees to the Protector and Shadow Conversion Units (OCU). The supplier (in this case the OEM) is to provide a dedicated helpdesk and on-site technical support service on a continual basis, together with reporting/analysis of service provision on a quarterly basis, each of which services are to be delivered within contractually pre-defined response and resolution times.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015447-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,835 |
| Contracts value | £76,835 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JD2E |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75220000 - Defence services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 16:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015447-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 16:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010663-2026
- 27 Nov 2025 at 16:30 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077844-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015447-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010663-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077844-2025
  27th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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