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title: "Provision of a Rendezvous Proximity Course"
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# Provision of a Rendezvous Proximity Course

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a17bcdc4-9d71-498c-8a48-b2818799f5d8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded the contract for the provision of a Rendezvous Proximity Operations Course, focusing on training and simulation within the aerospace sector, including aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. The procurement process was carried out through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The course will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract starting on 12 February 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2027. The tender award, valued at £35,000, was published on 16 February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs interested in expanding their business in the aerospace training and simulation industry. The successful supplier is the Space Professional Partnership, highlighting the suitability for small to medium-sized enterprises to engage in high-level training programs for the defence sector. Businesses with expertise in aerospace training, particularly those with capabilities in proximity operations, can leverage this opportunity to establish a strong foothold within government contracts, potentially paving the way for future collaborations and growth within the aerospace and defence industries.

## Notice

Provision of a Rendezvous Proximity Operations Course This notice is not a request for expressions of interest. This notice publishes the contract for transparency All redactions have been undertaken in accordance with the FOI ACT 2000 Part 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83e061b6-587a-4f8d-a7a8-8196db6859c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPACE PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83e061b6-587a-4f8d-a7a8-8196db6859c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83e061b6-587a-4f8d-a7a8-8196db6859c5
  16th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f47481c-ac76-4382-a24b-b51110115d3a
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