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Provision of a Rendezvous Proximity Course

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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16 Feb 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded the contract for the provision of a Rendezvous Proximity Operations Course, focusing on training and simulation within the aerospace sector, including aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. The procurement process was carried out through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The course will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract starting on 12 February 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2027. The tender award, valued at £35,000, was published on 16 February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs interested in expanding their business in the aerospace training and simulation industry. The successful supplier is the Space Professional Partnership, highlighting the suitability for small to medium-sized enterprises to engage in high-level training programs for the defence sector. Businesses with expertise in aerospace training, particularly those with capabilities in proximity operations, can leverage this opportunity to establish a strong foothold within government contracts, potentially paving the way for future collaborations and growth within the aerospace and defence industries.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Rendezvous Proximity Course

Notice Description

Provision of a Rendezvous Proximity Operations Course This notice is not a request for expressions of interest. This notice publishes the contract for transparency All redactions have been undertaken in accordance with the FOI ACT 2000 Part 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a17bcdc4-9d71-498c-8a48-b2818799f5d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83e061b6-587a-4f8d-a7a8-8196db6859c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPACE PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIP

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