Award

TAVI3179 - Remote Terrain Training

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

03 Feb 2026 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Transport, located at Great Minster House, London, concluded with the award of a contract for "TAVI3179 - Remote Terrain Training," focusing on training services in emergency and remote situations. The procurement falls under the 'services' category and required the facilitation of bespoke remote terrain training courses for up to six individuals at various types of challenging terrains. With a procurement method categorised as 'direct' and deemed below the competitive threshold, the procurement process did not involve open competition. The stage reached in the process is the Award, confirmed on 3rd February 2026. The contract starts on 24th March 2026 and will conclude on 30th March 2027, with a contract value of £30,000 and an additional gross amount of £36,000.

This tender offers distinctive growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training and simulation services, especially those with a focus on aviation and areas requiring expertise in challenging terrain operations. Large-scale training providers, like Plas-Y-Brenin—a supplier located in Betws-y-Coed, would find themselves well-suited to deliver such highly specialised services as indicated by their success in securing this contract. This procurement process also indicates potential future opportunities for sectors involved in outdoor navigation, exercise drills, and emergency response simulations, particularly within the central government buying frameworks that are looking to enhance capabilities in remote and challenging environmental conditions.

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Notice Title

TAVI3179 - Remote Terrain Training

Notice Description

Approx 5no Bespoke remote terrain training courses for up to 6 people. Including navigation skills accessing actual crash sites, remote exercise areas, field first aid, traversing rough terrain (lowland, moorland and mountain), crash site deployment simulation (using actual crash sites)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06154d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009428-2026
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLAS-Y-BRENIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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