Planning

UK1 - Pipeline Notice - SES1A/302 Hawk TMk1 Synthetic Training Facility (HSTF)

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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19 Mar 2026 at 19:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Defence Equipment and Support, a central government authority, is planning a procurement process titled "UK1 - Pipeline Notice - SES1A/302 Hawk TMk1 Synthetic Training Facility (HSTF)." This tender pertains to the defence and security industry and focuses on services, specifically the provision of a Hawk TMk1 Synthetic Training Facility at RAF Valley. The facility will operate over a four-year period starting from 1st April 2026 till the end of March 2030. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a direct award method being employed. Businesses looking to explore this opportunity should note that a future notice date for communication is set for 20th March 2026, and the procurement, valued at £7.8 million, is situated in the United Kingdom's region UKL11.

The tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in flight simulators and specialist training services, as it involves the establishment of a synthetic training facility. Companies experienced in defence-related training facilities and services, especially those capable of delivering high-value, complex projects, are likely well-suited to compete. This procurement offers a chance to engage with a high-profile government entity, ensuring exposure and potential for future collaborations in the defence sector. Interested businesses should monitor key dates and prepare to showcase their capabilities and value propositions in alignment with the direct award procurement method.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK1 - Pipeline 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.

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/025505-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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