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Air Warfare Education and Training (AWE&T) Capability

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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09 Apr 2026 at 15:57

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a direct contract to Inzpire Limited for the provision of Air Warfare Education and Training (AWE&T) Capability, specifically for the Ukrainian Air Force. The procurement process is in the award stage, and the contracted services include Air Tactics and Planning Courses and Electronic Warfare Training. The project, set in High Wycombe, will run for two years starting from 29th May 2026, with a possible one-year extension option. Classified under 'Technical training services,' this project reflects a strategic procurement decision owing to Inzpire Limited's proprietary ownership of the necessary mission planning tool and specialised instructor skills. This single supplier award is justified on technical grounds and intellectual property rights.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the defence training industry, particularly those with capabilities in technical training services. Firms possessing proprietary technologies or specialised knowledge in air tactics and mission planning, akin to Inzpire Limited, may find such government contracts highly beneficial. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in supporting defence services, especially those with innovative training solutions or products, could leverage similar opportunities by offering unique services that the government seeks through direct awards. The successful completion will establish Inzpire Limited as a key provider, potentially leading to further collaborations with the Ministry of Defence and similar defence-based entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Air Warfare Education and Training (AWE&T) Capability

Notice Description

The Contractor will be required to deliver Air Warfare Education and Training (AWE&T) capability for the Ukrainian Air Force (UkrAF) on behalf of the Authority, as follows: Air Tactics and Planning Course - Training Objectives, Development and Delivery Electronic Warfare Training - Training Objectives, Development and Delivery The future contract will facilitate the delivery of approximately 20 weeks of training per year.

Procurement Information

The Air Commercial Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) intends to award a one year plus one option year contract with an estimated value of PS1m p.a. (inc VAT)] to Inzpire Limited for delivery of Air Tactics and Planning courses and Electronic Warfare Training as part of the Air Warfare and Education and Training capability (AWE&T). Historically, the AWE&T capability (incorporating the Air Tactics and Planning courses) was delivered as an in-house solution by RAF Qualified Weapons Instructors (QWIs), with input from supporting staff. These instructors were and are in short supply and are a limiting factor on Front Line squadrons, rendering delivery of the course unsustainable without significant impact to UK training and operational delivery. As a result, the training requirement has been delivered since 2021 using contracted SQEP through Inzpire Limited. The UK has provided Gift in Kind (GiK) of a bespoke hardware and software based mission planning tool to the UkrAF for which Inzpire Limited own the intellectual property rights. Inzpire are also the sole possessors of the high level skill set of SQEP instructors and the established knowledge base required for delivery of the tactical and planning training objectives associated with the AWE&T. Taken together, this tool and the tactical planning SQEP is essential to future capability development of AWE&T through the UK to Ukraine and is included as a key component within the AWE&T course delivery framework. The subject requirement will be delivered under the terms of a new contract, to be directly awarded under the PA23 to Inzpire Limited in accordance with Section 41 and Schedule 5, paragraph 6 (Single Suppliers / Technical Grounds) of the PA 2023, for technical reasons owing to Inzpire Limited's proprietary ownership of the mission planning tool. Inzpire Limited is the only supplier capable of meeting the MoD's requirement due to their unique SQEP and established knowledge base and there are no reasonable alternatives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032600-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80531200 - Technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 28 May 2028 2-3 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INZPIRE

Further Information

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