Tender

Provision of Intelligence Reconnaissance Operator Flying Training

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

04 Jun 2026 at 09:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for the provision of Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Operator Training, with operations based at RAF High Wycombe, Naphill, in the United Kingdom. This open procedure tender, classified under "Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts," is in the Tender stage and involves a contract valued at approximately £4,507,200. Interested vendors must submit their tenders by the deadline of 6th July 2026, with any enquiries to be made by 15th June 2026. The procurement process allows for electronic submissions and encourages participation through an open and competitive method, ensuring compliance with the legal framework set out in UK legislation 2023/54.

This opportunity represents a significant prospect for businesses specialising in training and simulation, particularly those with capabilities in developing advanced training programmes for defence operations. Given the substantial contract value and potential for renewal, companies that demonstrate strong technical proficiency and economic stability would be well-positioned to compete. This tender could be especially beneficial for organisations looking to expand their portfolio within the government and defence sectors, offering substantial growth potential for service providers who can meet the requirements and deliver high-quality training solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Intelligence Reconnaissance Operator Flying Training

Notice Description

Provision of Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Operator Training for the MOD. The Authority has a requirement for the Provision of Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Operator Training. Further details can be found in the procurement documents on the Defence Sourcing Portal (www.contracts.mod.uk).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052636-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,756,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,756,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
NAPHILL
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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