Award

Contract Award

AIR TRAINING CORPS

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Award

22 Sep 2025 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of RAVEN into Core Initial Equipment Order" has reached the contract award stage. The buying organisation is the Air Training Corps, headquartered in RAF High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. This opportunity, classified under the Defence Services industry (CPV: 75220000), involved a procurement method via the Crown Commercial Services Framework Competition. The contract, valued at £6,755,152, spans from 10th July 2025 to 9th July 2026, with the tender originally closing on 12th June 2025. The buying organisation looks to enhance its capabilities with this purchase.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence services sector, particularly those capable of supplying defence-related equipment. SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) were considered, indicating potential for diverse participation. The successful supplier, Centerprise International Limited, showcases how companies with expertise in delivering robust defence solutions can thrive in this market. Businesses looking to expand in strategic defence contracts can gain insights from this procurement process and consider aligning their capabilities with the needs outlined by governmental bodies for similar future frameworks or direct tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

Contract Award

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for The Provision of RAVEN into Core Initial Equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9648747-e694-4837-9b8b-d208a6c30239
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cab56531-c55f-4837-9145-75eb06e5de64
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Crown Commercial Services Framework Competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75220000 - Defence services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,755,152 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,755,152 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 9 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AIR TRAINING CORPS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL

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