Planning

Small Uncrewed Air Systems Training

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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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, located in Andover, is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Small Uncrewed Air Systems Training". This tender falls under the service category and is focused on training for unmanned combat aerial vehicles. The procurement is located in the United Kingdom. Key information includes the procurement method being a selective, competitive flexible procedure managed through the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Market. The expression of interest deadline is set for the 29th of June, 2026, with the final award decision anticipated by the 30th of October, 2026. The project is valued at £4,330,000 and aims to start training on the 1st of November, 2026, continuing until the 31st of October, 2031.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in training and simulation services, particularly those involved with security equipment and military electronic systems. Companies with capabilities in e-learning and operation of educational centres, along with those providing staff training and safety training, would be well-positioned to compete. As the procurement process will require ISO 9001 certification and UKSV security clearance for all personnel, businesses meeting these criteria are encouraged to express their interest. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity, provided they can register and qualify for the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Market.

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Notice Title

Small Uncrewed Air Systems Training

Notice Description

The small Uncrewed Aircraft 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 216 sUAS System Commanders and 150 FPV Strike Commanders every year to grow sUAS capability across the force units rapidly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0678b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033398-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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
13 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Additional Buyers

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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)
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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