Tender

Provision of Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Operator Training for the MOD

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 16:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

23 Sep 2025 at 13:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Operator Training," categorised under services related to training and simulation in aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. This procurement is conducted through an open procedure, with relevant documents accessible via the Defence Sourcing Portal. Situated in High Wycombe, UKJ13 region, the MOD has defined key dates for interested bidders: the enquiry period ends on 3rd March 2026, tender submissions are accepted until 17th March 2026, and the award is expected by 27th March 2026. The procurement stage is currently active with a gross estimated value of £4,507,200, spanning a contract period slated to start on 1st April 2026 and potentially extending up to 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating within the training and simulation industry, particularly those with expertise in aircraft and missile systems. Firms specialising in technical and economic capabilities, as outlined in the procurement documentation, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The MOD's emphasis on value for money and quality metrics allows businesses to showcase their innovation and efficiency, providing a unique opportunity to partner with a central government authority. The structured open procedure facilitates widespread participation, ensuring a competitive environment for suppliers aiming to expand their footprint in the governmental sector through strategic collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Operator Training for the MOD

Notice Description

Provision of Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Operator Training for the MOD. The Authority has a requirement for the Provision of Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Operator Training. Further details can be found in the procurement documents on the Defence Sourcing Portal (www.contracts.mod.uk).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a03f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014506-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,756,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,756,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
5 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Lindsay Cairns
Contact Email
lindsay.cairns106@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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