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UKRI-6073 Twin Otter Simulator Annual Training

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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25 Jun 2026 at 12:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process titled "UKRI-6073 Twin Otter Simulator Annual Training," targeted at the services industry for specialist training. The contracting process, which took place at Polaris House in Swindon, Wiltshire, falls under the "public authority - central government" category. The procurement was executed through a direct method without competition, adhering to the legal framework of UK legislation 2023/54. The tender concluded with the award status marked as complete by the significant date of 25th June 2026, with the contracting stage active from 25th June 2026 through to 10th May 2027.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in specialised aviation training services. The contract, valued at USD 130,529.88 gross, was awarded to De Havilland Aviation Training Ltd, a large-scale entity based in Calgary, China. Firms with expertise in operating or utilising flight simulators, particularly for training pilots on the Twin Otter aircraft models, would find it suitable to pursue similar opportunities in the future. Such contracts not only enhance their portfolio within the aviation sector but also strengthen their foothold in governmental service procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6073 Twin Otter Simulator Annual Training

Notice Description

UKRI-6073 Twin Otter Simulator Annual Training for pilots

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059841-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,774 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 10 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DE HAVILLAND AVIATION TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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