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Provision of Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Operator Training for the MOD

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

26 May 2026 at 14:51

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 16:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

23 Sep 2025 at 14:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Operator Training for the MOD" was initiated by the Ministry of Defence, based at RAF High Wycombe in the United Kingdom. This procurement deal fell under the services category and related to training in aircrafts, missiles, and spacecraft sectors. Initially planned in September 2025, the tender went through various stages including planning and tendering, before being terminated in May 2026 due to necessary clarifications on requirements and additional commercial processes needing to be followed. The procurement method was an open procedure with a significant contract value of approximately GBP 4,507,200 gross. Despite its cancellation, initial plans indicated a contract period from 2026 to 2028, with options for renewal.

This procurement activity presented considerable opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in military training and simulation services, offering potential contracts spanning several years and involving advanced skills in intelligence and reconnaissance. Companies with strong capabilities in providing training and simulation for military operations, along with the expertise to meet highly technical requirements, would have been well-placed to contend. Furthermore, the open nature of the procedure provided a level playing field for businesses of varying sizes and backgrounds to apply, contingent upon fulfilling the specified economic and technical criteria outlined by the buyer. Although the tender was ultimately cancelled, understanding such procurement plans can assist businesses in aligning their capabilities and preparing for future opportunities in similar fields.

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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/048869-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
26 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Postcode Area
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 East
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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