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Airmanship Development Flying Module (ADFM) Watchkeeper

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 May 2017 at 08:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is procuring the Airmanship Development Flying Module (ADFM) Watchkeeper, which falls under the training services sector. This procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded to Horizon Aviation on 20 April 2017. The contract value is £223,333 and is scheduled to commence on 21 April 2017, lasting until 31 March 2019. The live flying training service will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period having closed on 4 January 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in flight training and aviation services, particularly those that offer training for unmanned air systems. Companies that have experience in providing tailored training solutions for military or defence applications will be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can enhance their visibility and potentially secure long-term contracts with a key government agency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Airmanship Development Flying Module (ADFM) Watchkeeper

Notice Description

The Army has identified a requirement to procure the services of a Flight Training Organisation to provide live flying training to develop airmanship and an awareness of the air environment for service personnel as part of their progressive training to operate the Watchkeeper (WK) Tactical Unmanned Air Systems (TUAS).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11274057-1f17-4b2b-b2ae-fb9bf5f6e423
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£223 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£223,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20179 years ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 1-2 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
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HORIZON AVIATION

Further Information

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