Scope
Description
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.
Contract 1. Provision of Support for Mission Aircrew Optical Trainer (MAOT)
Supplier
Contract value
- £76,835.92 excluding VAT
- £96,044.90 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
2 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 February 2026 to 2 February 2028
- 1 year, 11 months, 26 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75220000 - Defence services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
JD2E Ltd
4 The Stables (Office F17)
Wellingore, Lincoln
LN5 0HX
United Kingdom
Region: UKF30 - Lincolnshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Provision of Support for Mission Aircrew Optical Trainer (MAOT)
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
HQ Air Command
High Wycombe
HP14 4UE
United Kingdom
Email: alexander.tebbitt885@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government