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title: "C17 Synthetic Training Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-568dde12-82b6-4e69-b87e-bb1f95886bac"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2021-06-28"
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# C17 Synthetic Training Service

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-568dde12-82b6-4e69-b87e-bb1f95886bac

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "C17 Synthetic Training Service" was conducted by Defence Equipment and Support, aimed at delivering synthetic training services for the UK Royal Air Force C17 User Groups. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as training and simulation in aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. The contract, valued at approximately £274 million, is currently in the Award stage, having been awarded on 30 April 2021, with a contract duration extending until 31 March 2040. The relevant delivery location for this service is the United Kingdom, and the procurement method utilised was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large service providers with expertise in aviation training and simulation technologies. Businesses specialising in training services, especially those with experience catering to military organisations, would be well-suited to compete in future related contracts. The scale of the service means it would require suppliers capable of managing extensive and technically sophisticated requirements, making it particularly attractive for firms in the defence and aerospace sectors seeking to expand their business opportunities within government contracting.

## Notice

Delivery of UK C17 Synthetic Training Service for RAF C17 User Groups.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99dae386-766a-4715-8a13-6d7116392d62 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2040 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £274,369,364 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £274,369,364 |
| 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOEING DEFENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2021 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99dae386-766a-4715-8a13-6d7116392d62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99dae386-766a-4715-8a13-6d7116392d62
  28th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/584e47a1-d2c3-45ff-a27c-7b53cbb49ac2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a701c7e-c69f-4459-9a16-bf182f48c323
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92cd0ed1-6b43-423c-b1f1-bbc68668d47e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c3146f2-c50f-4272-999d-44c38c89b3fe
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9af6f9bc-4043-46f7-9821-be1117b75a66
  Statement of Work
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b96cf6c-21bb-4b74-a0e1-489db7addd3a
  Contract Data Deliverables
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f53ddf2b-78e6-4685-9904-0aa0b53121f9
  Measures in a Crisis
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6b948d1-69a2-4450-a40e-2d825118e45f
  GFA
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e08281eb-4639-42f9-b4f7-d284617e2bba
  Glossary
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a96caeb-bec5-4074-91ca-009a118ebc09
  Tasking Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0af642b-4807-4f9c-a0a8-f07fac9e9c44
  Insurance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c77f22f5-e575-422f-87cc-94d4e00d0e93
  Import & Export Controls
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e60871f-0bd0-4013-b473-93b4b0d6b285
  KPIs
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9cf412d9-8914-4d72-a7ef-75a0ae0df823
  DTAN 00056
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59e5e47d-d5da-4215-8940-fa40a6472386
  Montreal Protocol Substances
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e26b73d1-e0d4-438e-853d-73210c2dc2f7
  DARE
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7f15677-6097-4e76-ab87-77c6d929914e
  TUPE
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38667721-4fae-4459-b464-e0dbd7fbc99a
  Pricing & Payment
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3cc69b57-1235-4f0b-a35c-905a3eb65e4f
  Security Aspects Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18ad5a23-c4e4-4089-abcd-fa3e1cf49a8a
  DEFFORM 539A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2934b08-f27c-4ea5-a991-aa9da2af17f2
  DEFFORM 111
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/deaaf09f-80ae-4713-a5c0-db4990ec5d88
  Parent Company Guarantee
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ece6ab54-629a-4b05-b08e-714bdf2e77f1
  Terms & Conditions

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