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title: "701945451 Medium to fast speed Operational Readiness Training (ORT) aerial support service"
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# 701945451 Medium to fast speed Operational Readiness Training (ORT) aerial support service

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52ea9926-2f45-48a7-8187-60cfb63d3175

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure a medium to fast speed Operational Readiness Training (ORT) aerial support service, which will facilitate interim Red Air aggressor training for the RAF. This tender is currently at the active stage and will conclude on 13 December 2021. The total value of the procurement is set at £100 million, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 1 July 2022 and extend until 1 July 2025. The service is classified under the CPV code for training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles, and spacecrafts, and will be delivered in Scotland, United Kingdom. Interested suppliers must complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire via the Defence Sourcing Portal by the deadline mentioned.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and simulation services, particularly those capable of delivering advanced aerial training systems and support services. Companies with expertise in Defence training, simulation technologies, and those experienced in working with military organisations will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With a substantial budget and a pressing requirement outlined by the Ministry of Defence, successful bidders could establish long-term partnerships and contribute to the UK's Defence operations while expanding their market presence.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to procure a medium to fast speed Operational Readiness Training (ORT) aerial support service, to enable interim Red Air aggressor training for the RAF. This service will need to include Air-to-Air, Target, Threat Simulation and Mission Augmentation training. This is an urgent requirement, and an interim contract is being sought to meet this. Full details of the opportunity are available on the Defence Sourcing Portal at www.contracts.mod.uk To express interest in this procurement please complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) via the Defence Sourcing Portal at the link referenced above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79fb2d2a-1dfa-484e-bb14-c03a9ae4a569 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 1 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| 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 | NAPHILL |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2021 at 11:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79fb2d2a-1dfa-484e-bb14-c03a9ae4a569

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79fb2d2a-1dfa-484e-bb14-c03a9ae4a569
  26th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
  Full details of this opportunity, attachments and the PQQ are available at www.contracts.mod.uk/

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/

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