Scope
Reference
713233450
Description
The Authority proposes to enter into a contract with the above-named supplier "Jeppesen UK Limited" on a single source basis in accordance with paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023 as competition is absent for technical reasons. No other supplier can supply the software and there are no suitable alternatives.
To meet the Authority's requirement, the software to be purchased has to be compatible with the existing Jeppesen Foreflight Despatch software. The currently used Jeppesen Foreflight Despatch software is a unified flight planning and collaboration hub which optimises flight planning and bridges the gap between flight planners and pilots. This is embedded across the Air Mobility operation and runs on Jeppesen systems that are not capable of integrating with software from a third party.
The interoperability between the Foreflight Despatch software and potential EFB software is critical for pilots to receive real time updates to flight paths, weather conditions and other essential data whilst in the air. The Jeppesen EFB software has the widest coverage of global aeronautical information. The consequence of having a different model would result in an unacceptable reduction in operational effectiveness and safety, there would be an increase costs.
Contract 1. Provision of Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Software
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,051,628.40 excluding VAT
- £1,261,954.08 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
30 July 2025
Contract dates
- 30 July 2025 to 29 July 2026
- Possible extension to 29 June 2028
- 2 years, 11 months
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month option years
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
2 x 12 month option years
CPV classifications
- 48326000 - Mapping software package
Contract locations
- UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
The contract is valued under £5M inc. VAT and does not need Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as a result.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The Authority proposes to enter into a contract with the above-named supplier "Jeppesen UK Limited" on a single source basis in accordance with paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023 as competition is absent for technical reasons. No other supplier can supply the software and there are no suitable alternatives.
To meet the Authority's requirement, the software to be purchased has to be compatible with the existing Jeppesen Foreflight Despatch software. The currently used Jeppesen Foreflight Despatch software is a unified flight planning and collaboration hub which optimises flight planning and bridges the gap between flight planners and pilots. This is embedded across the Air Mobility operation and runs on Jeppesen systems that are not capable of integrating with software from a third party.
The interoperability between the Foreflight Despatch software and potential EFB software is critical for pilots to receive real time updates to flight paths, weather conditions and other essential data whilst in the air. The Jeppesen EFB software has the widest coverage of global aeronautical information. The consequence of having a different model would result in an unacceptable reduction in operational effectiveness and safety, there would be an increase costs.
Supplier
Jeppesen U.K. Limited
- Companies House: 01321734
Unit 3 Space Gatwick, Faraday Road
Crawley
RH10 9BJ
United Kingdom
Email: tim.griffiths@boeing.com
Region: UKJ28 - West Sussex (North East)
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Provision of Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Software
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Flowerdown Hall, RAF Cosford
Wolverhampton
WV7 3EX
United Kingdom
Email: example.example@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government