Published date: 21 August 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 1 September 2025, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Aviation ground support software development services - 72212131

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£26,000,000

Procurement reference

tender_278740/1510252

Published date

21 August 2025

Closing date

1 September 2025

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

2 September 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)

The opportunity was not advertised, because for example only one supplier is capable of delivering the requirement, or due to extreme urgency brought about by unforeseen events.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Voluntary Transparency Notice for Advance Mission Planning Aid (AMPA)

This is a Voluntary Transparency Notice to place a Single Source Contract for Advance Mission Planning Aids (AMPA).
The Command and Control, 2 Targeting Navigations and Communications Team (C2TNC DT), part of the Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to place a two-year contract extension with Enterprise Services Defence and Security UK Limited (DXC Technology) for the Advanced Mission Planning Aid (AMPA) ("the Contract"). The AMPA In-Service Support (ISS) contract provides Design Organisation support and Post Design Services for the two variants which because of their commonality realises an economy of scale benefit.
Due to mission data generated by AMPA being referenced when airborne, the system is deemed to impact air safety and the supplier, Enterprise Services Defence and Security UK Limited (DXC Technology), is required to be accredited by the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) as a Design Organisation (DO). Enterprise Services Defence and security UK Limited (DXC Technology) are the only company that design/ modify mission planning systems. Enterprise Services Defence and Security UK Limited are responsible for the in-service support and post design enhancement of the mission planning system.
The Authority has determined that this Single Source contract is excluded from Defence and Security Public Contract under Regulations 6(3A) (b) and 7(1) (a) of the DSPR 2011.

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Address

Ministry of Defence Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England

Email

anne.kut100@mod.gov.gov.uk