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Decommisioning and Disposal of the Flat Panel Trainer (FPT)

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Decommissioning and Disposal of the Flat Panel Trainer (FPT)" at RAF Benson has been finalised by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender for this process, referenced as CHC/670, fell under the 'services' category and was conducted under a direct procurement method without competition, classified under a special regime for defence and security. The contract was awarded to Thales UK Limited, a large-scale supplier headquartered in Reading. Key dates include the contract period from 27th October 2025 to 30th November 2025, with the contract being signed on the start date of the period. The process has reached its completion stage with an active contract status as of 14th November 2025.

This tender offers opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in decommissioning services and those involved with flight simulators, given the focus on decommissioning and disposal operations of military training equipment. Companies capable of offering advanced decommissioning solutions or those already established in the defence sector, particularly those aligned with security and defence projects, would find this contract pertinent for business growth. Such opportunities enable large defence suppliers to strengthen their presence in the government contracting space, capitalising on their existing technical expertise and sector-specific capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Decommisioning and Disposal of the Flat Panel Trainer (FPT)

Notice Description

Decommissioning and Disposal of the Flat Panel Trainer (FPT) at RAF Benson.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e146
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073941-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

34741400 - Flight simulators

98391000 - Decommissioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,328 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jacob.heatley101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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