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The Provision of UK-based Gliding

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2026 at 16:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

26 Mar 2026 at 12:43

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 15:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed its procurement process for the provision of UK-based gliding services as part of its Army Adventurous Training Centre and Joint Service Adventurous Training programme. The awarded contract mandates the delivery of glider pilot training that complies with British Gliding Association standards. The contract is set to begin on 1 May 2026 and will run until 30 April 2029, with an option to extend for two additional years. Training will take place at a Defence Safety Authority-certified airfield in the United Kingdom between 1 May and 30 September each year. The procurement method used was an open procedure, reflecting central government entity practices, and it concluded with the award date of 21 April 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical training and adventure sports, particularly those with the capability to provide infrastructure, equipment, and qualified instructors for gliding training. The contract requires a provider capable of accommodating up to 84 course places per year, thus benefiting organisations with scalable resources. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SME) and volunteering, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to engage, especially if they possess experience in delivering training in accordance with regulatory standards. It’s an excellent prospect for businesses aiming to expand their services within Defence’s operational capability developments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of UK-based Gliding

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) requires a service provider to deliver gliding training in support of the Army Adventurous Training Centre (AATC) and the Joint Service Adventurous Training (JSAT) programme. Gliding is a key JSAT discipline, designed to enhance the leadership, resilience, and stress management skills of Service Personnel. The service provider will deliver British Gliding Association (BGA)-compliant glider pilot training to meet the annual requirement of 72 course places, with the capacity to provide an additional 12 places if required. Training will be conducted between 1 May and 30 September each year at a licensed and Defence Safety Authority-certified airfield. The provider will supply the necessary infrastructure, equipment, and resources, including serviceable aircraft, approved launching methods, retrieve vehicles, classrooms, and qualified instructors. The training must adhere to BGA regulations. The contract will run for three years, with an option to extend for two additional years. This initiative supports the development of operational capability within Defence by providing high-quality adventurous training opportunities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Two additional one-year periods.

Renewal: Two additional one-year periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036305-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80531200 - Technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£439,166 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£439,166 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£335,059 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£335,059 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

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
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Army Gliding Cluib (Wyvern)

Army Gliding Club (Wyvern)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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