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title: "Fixed-wing Light Aircraft Training System"
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# Fixed-wing Light Aircraft Training System

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, C&C  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15b1df93-00c0-4a0a-bd00-7982acb122d3

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Air Support, C&C is seeking tenders for the "Fixed-wing Light Aircraft Training System," aimed at providing a robust training solution for light flying aircraft. This tender falls within the services category of training and simulation in aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft and is located throughout the UK and Northern Ireland. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 30th November 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and will extend until 31st March 2032.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in aviation training systems, aircraft engineering, and related support services. Suppliers capable of delivering fully-aerobatic training aircraft that can endure intensive use will be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the project aims to enhance the capabilities of the Ministry of Defence while fostering growth within the UK’s aerospace sector.

## Notice

All the information contained within this Prior Information Note does not constitute, and should not be construed as, any commitment by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to proceed with any aspect of this activity beyond the Industry Day, to be held on 28 February 2018 at RAF College Cranwell. All further activity is strictly subject to further internal MOD approvals. The training solution must provide fully-aerobatic, light flying training aircraft, sufficiently robust to withstand intensive use; flying hours (a total of circa 36,000 hours per year); aircraft engineering, operations and Motor Transportation (MT) support at 15 operating locations, dispersed throughout the UK and Northern Ireland. 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-Bristol: Training and simulation in aircraft, missiles and spacecraft.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d0a3080-5b1c-4223-88b7-660c9488eb61 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, C&C |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2018 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d0a3080-5b1c-4223-88b7-660c9488eb61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d0a3080-5b1c-4223-88b7-660c9488eb61
  16th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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