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GENFLY Refresh

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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07 Jan 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GENFLY Refresh" project has concluded with the contract awarded by the Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom, focusing on services in the industry category of training and simulation in military electronic systems. The contract aims to update both the hardware and software of Generic Flying Controls Trainer Rigs at RAF Cosford, addressing obsolescence issues. Managed through a selective procurement method with the negotiation stage, this process was completed by 25th November 2025 when the contract was signed for a value of £5,750,484. The tender was based on the lowest price criterion and published as part of negotiated procedures.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence maintenance and repair services. With the Ministry of Defence as the buyer, this project is ideal for companies experienced in delivering high-quality solutions in aerospace and military training systems. The contract has been awarded to Pennant International Ltd, a company well-versed in this sector, illustrating opportunities for companies capable of providing sophisticated updates to training equipment. Businesses looking to grow in the defence industry can investigate similar forthcoming opportunities that require technical proficiency and specialisation in maintaining complex systems.

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Notice Title

GENFLY Refresh

Notice Description

The contract if for the refresh of the hardware and software on the Generic Flying Controls Trainer (GENFLY) Rigs at RAF Cosford to remove obsolescence impacting functionality and training to the Original Equipment Manufacturer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060120
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001128-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated with publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,750,484 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: arnold charlotte
Contact Email
charlotte.arnold107@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNANT INTERNATIONAL

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