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712275451 - GENFLY Refresh Contracts Finder Contract Award Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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07 Jan 2026 at 14:50

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23 Oct 2024 at 09:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England, finalised a procurement process for the refurbishment and renewal of the Generic Flying Controls Trainer (GENFLY) at RAF Cosford. This contract, with a value of approximately £5,750,484, covers training and simulation in military electronic systems. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 25th November 2025 and the contract period running from 1st December 2025 to 6th December 2028. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, typically suited for cases with limited competition due to proprietary technologies or specialist requirements.

This contract offers significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in military training systems, simulation, and software development. The awarded supplier, Pennant International Ltd, is well-positioned due to their extensive proprietary expertise and exclusive technical capabilities. This contract highlights the importance of niche expertise and the potential for growth for businesses able to demonstrate unique capabilities in high-stakes fields such as aerospace training equipment. Businesses aiming to expand in specialised defence sectors could find similar opportunities beneficial to their growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

712275451 - GENFLY Refresh Contracts Finder Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

The contract if for the refresh of the hardware and software on the Generic Flying Controls Trainer (GENFLY) Rigs at RAF Cosford to remove obsolescence impacting functionality and training to the Original Equipment Manufacturer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49b97937-0657-4829-bd90-248739fbeb13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/896009d4-a536-461d-b841-cf44e32a346d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,750,484 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,750,484 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 6 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
BRISTOL
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

PENNANT INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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