Request for Information (RFI): Provision of an Integrated Aerodrome Operations Management System for the Royal Air Force

Tender description

The RAF is seeking an Integrated Aerodrome Operations Management System to deliver a pan-Service view of all aerodrome operations for implementation within the next 12 months on existing MOD IT infrastructure. The solution will deliver a standardised, digitally enabled airfield management capability to provide a comprehensive, consolidated, demand-driven view of aerodrome management and operations. The solution will enable planning, recording and management of all aerodrome operations, including the flying programme, assets, and personnel. The solution should be scalable to allow expanded use in the future across the Service (e.g., crew management, Motor Transport Services, Asset Tracking products). The solution should support industry standard integration (e.g., APIs) to enable interoperability with other core Service applications (e.g., JPA, MyHR), and existing aerodrome/profession specific solutions (e.g., STARS, JAMES, ATMPD, O365 products and in-house developed MS PowerApps) until such time as they are retired or replaced by the new solution. The solution will enable standardisation of aerodrome operations across the Service and will be utilised by Service personnel at the aerodrome, national and central level to provide both local and aggregated views across the estate. By supplying stakeholders with consistent information, the system will support decision making at all levels. The solution is a critical service and must be operational 24/7/365. The solution must be capable of supporting management of data up to OFFICIAL SENSITIVE. An initial solution capability is required within 2 months of contract signature. The Authority is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to understand the availability of existing Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and/or Military Off-The-Shelf (MOTS) options to meet the requirements. Due to the complexity of this anticipated requirement, further details have been provided regarding the RAF's proposed Integrated Aerodrome Operations Management System in the form of a draft Statement of Requirement (SOR).