Tender

701945451 Medium to fast speed Operational Readiness Training (ORT) aerial support service

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

26 Nov 2021 at 11:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure a medium to fast speed Operational Readiness Training (ORT) aerial support service, which will facilitate interim Red Air aggressor training for the RAF. This tender is currently at the active stage and will conclude on 13 December 2021. The total value of the procurement is set at £100 million, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 1 July 2022 and extend until 1 July 2025. The service is classified under the CPV code for training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles, and spacecrafts, and will be delivered in Scotland, United Kingdom. Interested suppliers must complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire via the Defence Sourcing Portal by the deadline mentioned.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and simulation services, particularly those capable of delivering advanced aerial training systems and support services. Companies with expertise in Defence training, simulation technologies, and those experienced in working with military organisations will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With a substantial budget and a pressing requirement outlined by the Ministry of Defence, successful bidders could establish long-term partnerships and contribute to the UK's Defence operations while expanding their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

701945451 Medium to fast speed Operational Readiness Training (ORT) aerial support service

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to procure a medium to fast speed Operational Readiness Training (ORT) aerial support service, to enable interim Red Air aggressor training for the RAF. This service will need to include Air-to-Air, Target, Threat Simulation and Mission Augmentation training. This is an urgent requirement, and an interim contract is being sought to meet this. Full details of the opportunity are available on the Defence Sourcing Portal at www.contracts.mod.uk To express interest in this procurement please complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) via the Defence Sourcing Portal at the link referenced above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52ea9926-2f45-48a7-8187-60cfb63d3175
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79fb2d2a-1dfa-484e-bb14-c03a9ae4a569
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 1 Jul 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
NAPHILL
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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