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title: "Hawk Synthetic Training Facility (HSTF)"
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published: "2016-11-18"
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# Hawk Synthetic Training Facility (HSTF)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, FLIGHT SIMULATION AND SYNTHETIC TRAINERS PROJECT TEAM (FSAST PT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31a229e7-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Air Support, Flight Simulation and Synthetic Trainers Project Team (FSAST PT) conducted a tender for the provision of synthetic training for the Hawk T Mk1/1A platform, titled "Hawk Synthetic Training Facility (HSTF)." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on flight simulators, with a total value of £9,000,000. The procurement process has been completed, with the award made to BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd. The contract period extends from 19th December 2015 to 31st December 2020, and the tender was initially open until 14th December 2015, with significant activity noted during late 2015.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the aerospace and defence sectors, particularly those that specialise in simulation technology and training solutions. Companies that can deliver advanced synthetic training solutions or have experience working with defence contracts would be particularly well-suited to compete in future procurements related to flight simulation services. The awarded contract signifies a long-term relationship that could lead to additional opportunities in similar projects within the Ministry of Defence and its associated teams.

## Notice

Provision of synthetic training for the Hawk T Mk1/1A platform for the period December 2015 to September 2020. 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: Flight simulators.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/290547c5-5c30-432c-8178-f15e40ebe454 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2015 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2015 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,000,000 |
| 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, AIR SUPPORT, FLIGHT SIMULATION AND SYNTHETIC TRAINERS PROJECT TEAM (FSAST PT) |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34741400 - Flight simulators

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/290547c5-5c30-432c-8178-f15e40ebe454

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/290547c5-5c30-432c-8178-f15e40ebe454
  15th January 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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