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title: "AIRMANSHIP DEVELOPMENT FLYING MODULE (ADFM) WATCHKEEPER"
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# AIRMANSHIP DEVELOPMENT FLYING MODULE (ADFM) WATCHKEEPER

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10f4ef99-2616-402e-84b9-4790f7c2248d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to fulfil a requirement for a Flight Training Organisation to provide live flying training under the contract titled "AIRMENSHIP DEVELOPMENT FLYING MODULE (ADFM) WATCHKEEPER." This procurement falls within the training services category, with an estimated value of £223,333. The contract period commenced on 20 April 2017 and is set to conclude on 31 January 2021. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the tender period officially closed on 18 April 2017. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for training service providers, specifically those specialising in aviation and flight training. Businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find this procurement appealing as it supports their participation in larger contracts within the defence sector. Companies capable of delivering effective training solutions for Tactical Unmanned Air Systems (TUAS) like the Watchkeeper would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future, fostering growth and collaboration within the industry.

## Notice

The Army has identified a requirement to procure the services of a Flight Training Organisation to provide live flying training to develop airmanship and an awareness of the air environment for service personnel as part of their progressive training to operate the Watchkeeper (WK) Tactical Unmanned Air Systems (TUAS). Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Andover: Training services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c303482f-be65-4aab-979a-6e7ac6db95ec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2017 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £223,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £223,333 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HORIZON AVIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2017 at 06:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c303482f-be65-4aab-979a-6e7ac6db95ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c303482f-be65-4aab-979a-6e7ac6db95ec
  23rd April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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