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title: "Early Engagement - Next Generation Operational Training (NGOT)"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-11-30"
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# Early Engagement - Next Generation Operational Training (NGOT)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a34945e-a620-4dff-ba29-eac5eba30ac5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "Early Engagement - Next Generation Operational Training (NGOT)". This procurement process, classified under training and simulation in military electronic systems, is focused on reviewing and enhancing the UK's Air Operational Training Infrastructure to meet the demands of various aircraft types, notably Lightning and Typhoon. Interested parties must submit their engagement responses by 8th December 2021. The engagement notice was published on 30th November 2021, and relevant documents can be accessed through Contracts Finder.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) involved in advanced training solutions and military simulation technologies. Companies that specialise in innovative capabilities, agile delivery methods, and cutting-edge technologies will find this tender aligns with their offerings. The successful suppliers will contribute to a Joint 'Operational Training Ecosystem', making this a promising opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their footprint in defence procurement.

## Notice

The UK's Air Operational Training Infrastructure and associated enablers are in need of review to meet the capability demands of all aircraft types, particularly Lightning and Typhoon, while replicating an increasingly potent threat. NGOT will create a Joint 'Operational Training Ecosystem' containing complementary capabilities within two initially separate pillars of Live and Synthetic activity. Synthetic aspects of operational training capability are currently in the delivery phase, with Live in development. NGOT will deliver new solutions to fill identified capability gaps, build an Operational Training ecosystem fit for the Next Generation Air Force using innovative technologies and agile delivery methods to ensure cost-effective, cutting-edge capabilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba48be34-fd62-4dfe-aefd-446972876211 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2021 at 15:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba48be34-fd62-4dfe-aefd-446972876211
- 30 Nov 2021 at 10:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e45474f2-4d73-4140-b7b2-f096979c3a34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba48be34-fd62-4dfe-aefd-446972876211
  30th November 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e45474f2-4d73-4140-b7b2-f096979c3a34
  30th November 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a65c6f4a-e247-4aeb-b703-69a5233738d3
  NGOT Market Information Pack

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