Award

The Provision of UK-based Gliding

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

26 Mar 2026 at 12:43

Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is overseeing the procurement process for providing UK-based gliding training services, supporting programmes such as the Army Adventurous Training Centre (AATC) and the Joint Service Adventurous Training (JSAT). The tender is classified under the services category of technical training and follows an open procedure with above threshold specifications. Initially active, the process moved to the award stage, scheduled from 26th March 2026 to the potential contract signature on 13th April 2026. The training contracts will commence on 1st May 2026 and may extend till 30th April 2031. The modalities include training conducted annually from 1st May to 30th September at certified airfields in the UK.

This procurement endeavours to boost MOD’s operational capability by facilitating high-quality gliding training, a key JSAT discipline enhancing leadership and resilience skills among Service Personnel. Firms specialising in aviation training, with BGA certification, will find lucrative opportunities, especially those that can provide comprehensive training infrastructure. The tender invites diverse participation, including small enterprises and voluntary and community sector entities, positioning them for growth opportunities in defence-related adventurous training contracts. The awarded contract to Army Gliding Club (Wyvern) highlights favourable conditions for large-scale operators equipped to meet specified training standards and capacity. Businesses capable of delivering BGA-compliant pilot training and possessing suitable resources, such as serviceable aircraft and qualified instructors, are encouraged to leverage this procurement for strategic growth within the industry.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027889-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

ARMY GLIDING CLUIB (WYVERN

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