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IMSORTS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Mar 2025 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has completed an awarded tender for "Interim Medium Speed Operational Readiness Training Services" (IMSORTS) within the specialist training services category. The tender, identified as tender_389108/1460153, is situated in the North East region of the United Kingdom and involves training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts, as well as in military electronic systems. The procurement was conducted using a selective method under a competitive procedure with negotiation, above the threshold. The contract, valued at £173,000,000, commenced on 1 January 2025 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2027. Key dates include the tender period ending on 26 July 2024 and the award date on 17 December 2024.

This contract offers a substantial opportunity for businesses in the training and simulation sectors, particularly those with capabilities in military contexts. Large enterprises, such as Fr Aviation trading as Draken Europe, the awarded supplier for this contract, would find this tender highly suitable due to the scale and specific requirements outlined. The significant contract value and extended duration provide ample scope for business expansion and the potential to establish or strengthen relationships with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

IMSORTS

Notice Description

Interim Medium Speed Operational Readiness Training Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e94eba77-3792-42e5-97fd-01b97f5ced98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c5028f-4136-42f9-a9e5-9a633a57a232
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£173,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£173,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 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
Charlotte Low
Contact Email
charlotte.low966@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FR AVIATION T/A DRAKEN EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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