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Procurement of a Single Seat Crew Escape and Safety Systems Trainer

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

22 Jan 2025 at 13:07

Tender

03 Aug 2023 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement of a Single Seat Crew Escape and Safety Systems Trainer (SS CESST), classified under the industry category "Training aircrafts" (CPV: 35611500). The procurement aimed to acquire one, possibly two, trainers to support the Typhoon Training Facility and Weapon Load Training Cell while minimising the operational impact on the Forward Available Fleet. The procurement was overseen by Ryan Ground, and the contract was awarded to EDM Limited on 9th September 2024. Key details include the use of a restricted procedure procurement method, with the award stage now active. The value of the contract is £2,794,155, and the delivery location is region UKF, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in high-precision training solutions and safety systems for military aircraft. The Ministry of Defence's need for advanced training trainers means that technology, engineering, and aerospace firms with relevant expertise would be well-suited to compete. The structured procurement process ensures competition based on clearly defined standards and objectives, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses capable of delivering critical training components and systems within stringent military requirements.

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Notice Title

Procurement of a Single Seat Crew Escape and Safety Systems Trainer

Notice Description

Single Seat Crew Escape and Safety System Trainers (SS CESST)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement of one, possibly two, Single Seat Crew Escape and Safety System Trainers (SS CESST) with a view to minimising the impact on the operational environment, the Forward Available Fleet (FAF) whilst providing a consistent Typhoon Training Facility (TTF) & Weapon Load Training Cell (WLTC) output standard aligned to the aircraft fit. The SS CESST should be capable of facilitating the delivery of Training Objectives (TOs) to the standards and conditions laid down in the TTF 5702 Weapons Training Course. The fit, form and function of SS CESST would need to be such that the trainee would develop the requisite skills in exactly the same manner as they currently are on an operational aircraft.

Options: Procurement of an additional Single Seat Crew Escape and Safety Systems Trainer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ecc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002173-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35611500 - Training aircrafts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,794,155 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20241 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
Ryan Ground
Contact Email
ryan.ground100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CONINGSBY
Postcode
LN4 4SY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLF30 Lincolnshire CC

Local Authority
East Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Coningsby & Mareham
Westminster Constituency
Louth and Horncastle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDM

Further Information

Notice URLs

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