Award

Provision of Mission Aircrew ISR operator Training

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Sep 2021 at 21:45

Tender

13 May 2021 at 21:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is conducting a tender for the "Provision of Mission Aircrew ISR Operator Training," focused on training services within the defence industry. This tender has a total contract value of approximately £2,818,940 and is scheduled to deliver training for up to 24 Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) students per financial year over a potential period of three years, with an optional extension for an additional year. The requirement is set to begin on 4th January 2022, following a recent award status transition to active. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure, which is part of the broader framework for such defence training services in the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in aviation training services. Companies capable of delivering quality training and simulation services, as well as those experienced in compliance with Civil Aviation Authority standards, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation may also benefit from the procurement's focus on quality and cost criteria, making it essential for suppliers to demonstrate excellence in service delivery while maintaining competitive pricing throughout the tender process.

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Notice Title

Provision of Mission Aircrew ISR operator Training

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) requires a Civilian Aviation Authority Approved Training Organisation to deliver a live flying training module for up to 24 Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) students per Financial Year (FY) for three years with an optional fourth year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) requires a Civilian Aviation Authority Approved Training Organisation to deliver a live flying training module for up to 24 Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) students per Financial Year (FY) for three years with an optional fourth year. The requirement has an estimated start date of 04 Jan 22. To meet operational requirements, the Contractor will train students to use an Electro Optical/Infra-Red sensor in the airborne environment to achieve the training standard set by the MOD. The students should receive training in the use of the sensor, a modern mission system and perform the duties of a pilot's assistant in the cockpit environment. Students will have completed the following military training courses before arrival with the Contractor: Military Aviation Ground School and Mission Aircrew (MA) ISR Foundation Phase. Details of these courses will be provided.

Options: 1 x 12 month option period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b0d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023998-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,818,940 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
caroline.razavi750@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

2 EXCEL AVIATION

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