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title: "701576408 Tailgate Exit Trainer (TET) Contract Opportunity Notice"
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# 701576408 Tailgate Exit Trainer (TET) Contract Opportunity Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d5a0e9c-be96-450d-a252-5e3dd4031157

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has issued a procurement opportunity titled "701576408 Tailgate Exit Trainer (TET) Contract Opportunity Notice" in the services category for the provision of a Tailgate Exit Trainer. The project aims to enhance training for aircraft tailgate exit scenarios to improve safety and operational efficiency. The procurement method is selective, with a competitive procedure and negotiation above the threshold. The tender deadline is 8th September 2023, and the contract period is from 30th June 2025 to 30th June 2030. The buying organisation is located in Bristol, England.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in providing training simulators, flight simulators, and ground flying trainers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in aviation training equipment could excel in competing for this contract. The competitive and negotiated procurement method offers room for tailored solutions and innovation, making it an attractive prospect for companies looking to expand their service offerings within the aviation training sector.

## Notice

TET - Provision of Tailgate Exit Trainer - Project The main objective of this project is to provide a training facility to users to enable them to deliver realistic aircraft tailgate exit training prior to a parachutist conducting a live parachute descent. The TET project will deliver realistic Static Line parachute tailgate exit training in both the training and operating environment to reduce risks-to-life and increase operational effectiveness.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0df9202d-fca5-4a9e-9ccd-a3e639544d34 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34152000 - Training simulators
- 34741400 - Flight simulators
- 34741500 - Ground flying trainer

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2023 at 14:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0df9202d-fca5-4a9e-9ccd-a3e639544d34
- 7 Feb 2023 at 18:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0df9202d-fca5-4a9e-9ccd-a3e639544d34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0df9202d-fca5-4a9e-9ccd-a3e639544d34
  26th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://contracts.mod.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/7209594401862C950BE0
  Link to DPQQ
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=51909
  Opportunity Listing
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a11acfc7-fe59-4563-90d6-556c9e1cdb57
  Tailgate Exit Trainer - Social Value - Request For Information Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a3dc9de-156c-4038-b7c6-65343467fe63
  Prior Information Notice Document.
- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/01034202018992873C76
  Link to Opportunity Listing

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