--- title: "Ground Training Maintenance Support (GTMS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-469cdd7e-24ca-4af2-8fdb-fa09652f6e94" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-469cdd7e-24ca-4af2-8fdb-fa09652f6e94" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-469cdd7e-24ca-4af2-8fdb-fa09652f6e94.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-469cdd7e-24ca-4af2-8fdb-fa09652f6e94.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, FLIGHT SIMULATION AND SYNTHETIC TRAINERS PROJECT TEAM (FSAST PT)" published: "2017-05-15" --- # Ground Training Maintenance Support (GTMS) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, FLIGHT SIMULATION AND SYNTHETIC TRAINERS PROJECT TEAM (FSAST PT) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-469cdd7e-24ca-4af2-8fdb-fa09652f6e94 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-469cdd7e-24ca-4af2-8fdb-fa09652f6e94) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-469cdd7e-24ca-4af2-8fdb-fa09652f6e94.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Air Support, Flight Simulation and Synthetic Trainers Project Team (FSAST PT), is seeking tenders for the "Ground Training Maintenance Support (GTMS)" contract. This procurement falls within the services category, focusing on training and simulation in aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a bid submission deadline set for 12 June 2017. The total contract value is estimated at £10 million, with a minimum value of £6 million. The contract period is slated to commence on 1 April 2018 and conclude on 31 March 2024, under a selective procurement method that employs a restricted procedure. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in maintenance and support services for synthetic training equipment. Companies with expertise in aircraft and military training support are well-suited to compete for this contract. The scope of work includes preventive and corrective maintenance, as well as post-design support at various UK establishments, including RAF bases and training schools. Given the emphasis on safeguarding equipment safety and environmental standards, businesses focused on sustainable practices and safety compliance will find this opportunity particularly relevant. ## Notice Provision of Maintenance, Post Design Support (PDS), and Ad-hoc Tasking to specified Synthetic Training Equipment (STE) for Tri-Service Users undertaking Training. The specified STE will be provided at the ITT stage. The Authority has a requirement to provide Maintenance (Preventative and Corrective), Post Design Services, and Ad-hoc Tasking to specified Synthetic Training Equipment (STE) located within establishments within the United Kingdom including, but not limited to (RAF Brize Norton, Henlow, Odiham, Waddington, Wittering) and 22 Training Group Maintenance Schools (DSAE Cosford, Cranwell, Gosport, Lyneham). There will also be a requirement to support Parachute Training equipment at various sites within the UK. The purpose of the requirement is to ensure that equipment remains in an Environmentally and Safe Condition for continued use. 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/d7c9f008-865e-46b7-8fe8-e6b5b830962c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | 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, 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts ## Release History - 15 May 2017 at 09:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c9f008-865e-46b7-8fe8-e6b5b830962c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c9f008-865e-46b7-8fe8-e6b5b830962c 15th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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