Award

Interim Red Air Aggressor Training Service

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jun 2022 at 10:58

Tender

26 Nov 2021 at 22:45

Planning

29 Oct 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a tender for the "Medium to fast speed Operational Readiness Training (ORT) aerial support service", a service classified under training and simulation in the defence sector. This urgent procurement aims to facilitate air-to-air and threat simulation training for the RAF, with an expected value of £100 million. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with a deadline for submitting expressions of interest set for December 13, 2021. The contract is expected to commence operations in Summer 2022, encompassing a contract period that can extend for up to three additional years.

This contracting opportunity presents significant growth potential, particularly for businesses specialising in aviation training, simulation services, and defence-related operations. Companies equipped to deliver a substantial volume of flying hours, those holding CAA or MAA accreditation, and firms that can quickly mobilise from a UK base are encouraged to participate. The focus on employing UK nationals due to security requirements further highlights the niche yet promising market for qualified contractors in this sector.

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Notice Title

Interim Red Air Aggressor Training Service

Notice Description

Contract award notice for Interim Red Air Aggressor Training Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Interim Red Air Aggressor Training Service. Additional information: Contract start - 1st July 2022. Contract end - 30th June 2025.

Options: 3 x 1 year options available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f1ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016784-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,366,940 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20223 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
Attn: Milkins, Lauren, Gillian Fairman, attn: Gillian Fairman, Lewis Jeacock
Contact Email
gillian.fairman642@mod.gov.uk, lauren.milkins100@mod.gov.uk, lewis.jeacock101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001599505

Buyer Location

Locality
NAPHILL
Postcode
HP14 4UF
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
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FR AVIATION LIMITED T/A DRAKEN EUROPE

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