---
title: "PAIC UK5 Transparency Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0689fc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-04-23"
---

# PAIC UK5 Transparency Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0689fc

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed a direct award procurement process titled "PAIC UK5 Transparency Notice." This contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting IT services and software development. The procurement stage was the award, with the process designed to meet UK Defence aviation requirements through the provision of Aeronautical Information services. The contract is set to commence on 24th April 2026 and conclude on 8th October 2026. This contract was awarded to QinetiQ Limited, valued at £8,500,000, with a pending status due for signature on the 24th April 2026. The procurement follows a special regime for defence and security, with the rationale rooted in intellectual property exclusive rights.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support, especially those with capabilities in defence and aeronautical sectors. Large enterprises established in the sector, similar to QinetiQ Limited, are well-suited to compete in such contracts due to their expertise and capacity to manage defence and security-oriented projects. This contract enhances business growth by enabling firms to partake in influential government partnerships, contributing to strategic sectors such as defence and security. Companies that specialise in delivering high-quality software development and aeronautical services have the potential to expand their market presence and strengthen relationships within the public sector through such opportunities.

## Notice

P-AIC will provide a single end-to-end capability for the collection, processing, production and dissemination of authoritative and assured Aeronautical Information (AI) to meet UK Defence aviation requirements.

### Procurement Information

PAIC is a defence and security contract for the provision of aeronautical information services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037254-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2026 - 8 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212517 - IT software development services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 15:20 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037254-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037254-2026
  23rd April 2026 - 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

## Provenance

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