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Contract Award Notice - The Supply of Open Skies Flight Simulator

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 Mar 2025 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the supply of an Open Skies Flight Simulator, classified under the industry category of Flight Simulators (CPV code: 34741400). This procurement process has now reached the award stage, with the contract beginning from 6 March 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2025. The procurement method used was a below-threshold single source, with no competitive bidding. The project is valued at £47,746 and will serve various delivery addresses including the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and other worldwide locations. Key dates include the tender period which ended on 5 March 2025 and the award publication date on 25 March 2025.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, involved in the provision of advanced simulation technology and training solutions. Companies specialising in flight simulators can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and demonstrate their capabilities to the Ministry of Defence. SMEs are specifically encouraged to explore such single-source contracts, which can offer a streamlined procurement process with fewer barriers to entry. The awarded supplier, Simbiotix, exemplifies an SME successfully securing such contracts, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to achieve growth through targeting niche, high-value government projects.

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Notice Title

Contract Award Notice - The Supply of Open Skies Flight Simulator

Notice Description

The Supply of Open Skies Flight Simulator

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/723b0b53-b3e5-47e2-b42d-632a85ffc24f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Below threshold single source
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34741400 - Flight simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,746 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,746 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GIBRALTAR
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMBIOTIX

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