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    ContractsNATS En Route Air Traffic Services Contract
    Awarded contract

    NATS En Route Air Traffic Services Contract

    Awarded
    £3m
    Published 13 Oct 2026

    UK Ministry of Defence contract for NATS En Route air traffic data, infrastructure, connectivity, and installation services.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 13 Oct 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £3m
    Published 13 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £3,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Transport & Logistics
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • NE
      NATS (En Route) PLC
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    13 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The UK Ministry of Defence's Air Traffic Management Team (ATMT) is awarding a contract for the provision of essential air traffic services through NATS En Route PLC (NERL). The contract covers air traffic data management, distress and diversion cell infrastructure, connectivity services, and installation support. This opportunity is designed for suppliers capable of delivering comprehensive air traffic management solutions that meet UK military aviation requirements. Prospective bidders should have demonstrated experience in air traffic infrastructure, data systems, and emergency response services to support ongoing Air Traffic Requirements.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

    In transport logistics, Defence Equipment and Support has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Aquila Air Traffic Management Services1× · 50%
    2. NATS (En Route) PLC1× · 50%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-078627

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    Sector
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