Notice Information
Notice Title
Aircraft Training Environment
Notice Description
Mercateo UK Limited (part of Unite Holding SE), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is seeking suppliers to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform to support the provision of Aircraft Training Environment solutions. The Mercateo Procurement Platform (www.mercateo.co.uk) offers a compliant route to market for UK Public Sector organisations to manage their low-value, high-volume procurement activities. This specific opportunity focuses on the supply and ongoing provision of products and services that contribute to a high-fidelity Aircraft Training Environment, enabling simulation, instruction, and operational readiness for aircrew and ground personnel. The selected supplier(s) will be expected to provide equipment, software, and associated materials or support services that enhance the realism, safety, and technical accuracy of aircraft training scenarios. We welcome reliable and experienced suppliers who can deliver scalable and adaptable training solutions, including but not limited to: mock-up aircraft components, cockpit simulations, virtual or augmented reality modules, instructional aids, and maintenance training equipment. All offerings must meet relevant military, safety, and quality assurance standards. Successful applicants will be required to list the agreed products on to the Unite Procurement Portal. Further details can be found on the attached onboarding link. Please contact us with any enquiries. Applications are welcomed throughout the duration of this opportunity.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-d0afd0a9-34c2-49b2-8774-387cd6e3571e
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c4b128e-4840-4641-8b72-d9a6b0dfb7d0
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Catalogue purchase
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
-
- CPV Codes
34740000 - Aircraft or spacecraft equipment, trainers, simulators and associated parts
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £500,000 £500K-£1M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 6 May 20259 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 30 May 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 May 2025 - 1 May 2026 6-12 months
- 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
- UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- ccstailspend@unite.eu
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- WC2B 5AH
- Post Town
- Central London
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI3 Inner London - West
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI36 Camden
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Camden
- Electoral Ward
- Holborn & Covent Garden
- Westminster Constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c4b128e-4840-4641-8b72-d9a6b0dfb7d0
6th May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
Notice URLs
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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