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IMSORTS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Mar 2025 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process entitled "IMSORTS" for the provision of Interim Medium Speed Operational Training Services, classified under specialist training services, with additional classifications related to training and simulation in aircraft, missiles, spacecraft, and military electronic systems. The contract, valued at £173,000,000 GBP, has been awarded to FR Aviation t/a Draken Europe. The procurement method used was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, and the contract period extends from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2027. The training services will be delivered across locations in the North East and South West regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for growth within the specialist training services industry, particularly for large-scale businesses due to the project's magnitude and complexity. Companies proficient in providing advanced training and simulation services, especially in aerospace and military electronic systems, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Furthermore, the high-value contract and the strategic importance of the services offered underscore the potential for long-term collaboration and revenue growth for businesses capable of meeting the rigorous standards and requirements of the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

IMSORTS

Notice Description

Provision of Interim Medium Speed Operational Training Services. This contract has been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12dd2b52-04a3-49a7-a753-1245ebebd184
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42967dd1-ff45-4229-8940-b1f8815e79cd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£173,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£173,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
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
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FR AVIATION T/A DRAKEN EUROPE

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