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UK5 - Transparency Notice - SES1A/302 Hawk TMk1 Synthetic Training Facility (HSTF)

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Award

23 Mar 2026 at 15:24

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Planning

19 Mar 2026 at 19:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Defence Equipment and Support aims to establish a Hawk TMk1 Synthetic Training Facility (HSTF) at RAF Valley for a duration of four years. This contract, classified under the industry categories of flight simulators and specialist training services, is located within the United Kingdom and specifically targets the defence and security sectors. The process has reached the award stage, with key dates including a contract commencement on 1st April 2026 after having planned this initiative as early as 19th March 2026. The procurement method involves a direct award to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited, given their unique access to crucial technical data and expertise on the Hawk TMk1 aircraft. The entire scope is valued at approximately £6.4 million, excluding VAT, and BAE Systems has been identified as the sole supplier capable of fulfilling the technical requirements detailed by the MOD due to an absence of competition for technical reasons.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advanced technical training solutions and aerospace simulations. Large-scale companies able to offer high-fidelity synthetic training devices for defence purposes would find themselves well-suited to compete for such projects. Engaging in this procurement process with Defence Equipment and Support could lead to expanded influence in the government defence sector and stimulate business growth by meeting complex technical demands. Given the contract is a direct award, collaboration or subcontracting with BAE Systems might present a strategic point of entry for smaller firms focused on niche simulations or technical assistance within the aerospace industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK5 - Transparency Notice - SES1A/302 Hawk TMk1 Synthetic Training Facility (HSTF)

Notice Description

Provision of a Hawk TMk1 Synthetic Training Facility (HSTF) at RAF Valley for a four year period.

Procurement Information

It is the MoD's intention to place a Contract with BAES to mitigate the risk of discontinuity of service from 1st April 2026. The estimated duration and value is four years with an approximate value of PS6.4M (ex VAT). It is considered that this contract can be placed under Section 41 (Direct Award), in accordance with Schedule 5, Para 6 of the Procurement Act 2023 due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. This is because BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd (BAES) is the only company to have access to the Hawk TMk1 aircraft data packs and other technical information that is necessary to supply the Authority with an accurate replica of the Hawk T Mk1 aircraft for the use of synthetic training for all RAF user groups. UK RAF require the use of high-fidelity synthetic training devices to ensure suitably trained staff for safe, effective and efficient operational delivery Without access to the data packs and other technical information no other contractor would be able to fulfil this requirement, therefore BAES are the only contractor that can fulfil this requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066fb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026369-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

34741400 - Flight simulators

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLL11 Isle of Anglesey
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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