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title: "IMSORTS"
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# IMSORTS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12dd2b52-04a3-49a7-a753-1245ebebd184

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process entitled "IMSORTS" for the provision of Interim Medium Speed Operational Training Services, classified under specialist training services, with additional classifications related to training and simulation in aircraft, missiles, spacecraft, and military electronic systems. The contract, valued at £173,000,000 GBP, has been awarded to FR Aviation t/a Draken Europe. The procurement method used was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, and the contract period extends from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2027. The training services will be delivered across locations in the North East and South West regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for growth within the specialist training services industry, particularly for large-scale businesses due to the project's magnitude and complexity. Companies proficient in providing advanced training and simulation services, especially in aerospace and military electronic systems, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Furthermore, the high-value contract and the strategic importance of the services offered underscore the potential for long-term collaboration and revenue growth for businesses capable of meeting the rigorous standards and requirements of the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Provision of Interim Medium Speed Operational Training Services. This contract has been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42967dd1-ff45-4229-8940-b1f8815e79cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £173,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £173,000,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FR AVIATION T/A DRAKEN EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts
- 80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42967dd1-ff45-4229-8940-b1f8815e79cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42967dd1-ff45-4229-8940-b1f8815e79cd
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/575cca70-6b8f-459f-8268-9d99a62ce731

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