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TenderUpdate

08 Jul 2026 at 09:47

Tender

07 Jul 2026 at 13:23

PlanningUpdate

13 Apr 2026 at 15:04

Planning

13 Apr 2026 at 14:53

PlanningUpdate

31 Mar 2026 at 09:49

Planning

31 Mar 2026 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with Crown Commercial Services, has announced a procurement process for the Provision of Small Uncrewed Air Systems (sUAS) Training, intended for delivery starting 1st November 2026. This procurement, which falls under the services category, is managed using a selective, competitive flexible procedure via the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Market. The procurement involves training 240 sUAS System Commanders and 240 FPV Strike Commanders annually and is aligned with the strategic investment goals of the Commander Field Army. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 27th July 2026, an enquiry period ending on 16th July 2026, and award period conclusion by 18th December 2026. The procurement is focused in the UK, and it is significant for businesses classified under CPV codes related to unmanned aerial vehicles and associated training services.

This tender presents abundant opportunities for companies specialised in military training solutions, e-learning, and operational support services, particularly those already involved in or willing to join the Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Market. Businesses that can provide technical and social quality solutions, alongside competitive pricing, could significantly benefit from this procurement process. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) meeting ISO 9001 or equivalent standards and capable of ensuring personnel with UKSV security clearance to Security Check level are especially well-suited to compete, offering a pathway to expanding their role within the government's defence and technology sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision of Small Uncrewed Air Systems Training

Notice Description

The small Uncrewed Air Systems (sUAS) Training Project will deliver sUAS training starting from 1 Nov 26. This will include individual training, assurance activities, collective training guidance, and conceptual development. The intended outcome is a unified and coherent sUAS training solution. This aligns with Commander Field Army direction to invest and train 240 sUAS System Commanders and 240 FPV Strike Commanders every year to grow sUAS capability across the force units rapidly.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The option to extend the contract by two periods of one year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0678b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064028-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

35613100 - Unmanned combat aerial vehicles

80420000 - E-learning services

80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

80511000 - Staff training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80522000 - Training seminars

80550000 - Safety training services

80610000 - Training and simulation in security equipment

80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,330,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,330,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2027 - 10 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Additional Buyers

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Post Town
Salisbury
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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