--- title: "Supply Chain Notice - Future ISTAR Rear Crew Training System - Industry Day and PQQ" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c2c35272-a8ec-464a-b733-bd24993a5301" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c2c35272-a8ec-464a-b733-bd24993a5301" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c2c35272-a8ec-464a-b733-bd24993a5301.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c2c35272-a8ec-464a-b733-bd24993a5301.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-07-06" --- # Supply Chain Notice - Future ISTAR Rear Crew Training System - Industry Day and PQQ Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2c35272-a8ec-464a-b733-bd24993a5301 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c2c35272-a8ec-464a-b733-bd24993a5301) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c2c35272-a8ec-464a-b733-bd24993a5301.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Supply Chain Notice - Future ISTAR Rear Crew Training System - Industry Day and PQQ". This initiative is aimed at procuring Ground Based Training Equipment and Aircraft Service Provision to enhance the Mission Aircrew Training at RNAS Culdrose and RAFC Cranwell. A key milestone in this process is the engagement end date set for 22nd July 2022. The procurement falls under the category of Repair and maintenance services of aircraft, with related activities to take place in the South West of England, specifically at Bristol, BS34 8JH. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in aircraft maintenance and training equipment, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have experience supplying similar services to the military or aviation sectors. The Industry Day event hosted by Ascent Flight Training will provide potential bidders with vital engagement opportunities to understand the requirements and network with stakeholders, making it an excellent platform for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the defence procurement market. ## Notice Ascent are hosting an Industry Day, with a PQQ to follow for procuring Ground Based Training Equipment and Aircraft Service Provision to support the delivery of the future of Mission Aircrew Training at RNAS Culdrose and RAFC Cranwell. Through a long-term private partnership arrangement with the UK MOD, Ascent provide an integrated UK Military Flying Training System supported by the best providers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43448e5f-7844-48e5-ba35-19a9a0b710cf | | 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 | 6 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Jul 2022 | | 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 | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50211000 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft ## Release History - 6 Jul 2022 at 07:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43448e5f-7844-48e5-ba35-19a9a0b710cf - 4 Jul 2022 at 10:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6068afd5-ed82-47fd-aa7c-93bd21398c79 - 4 Jul 2022 at 07:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf429743-9591-49d4-8e83-ee22d01b188a - 4 Jul 2022 at 07:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f858f22-e102-4298-97bb-52de63d1ce1f - 30 Jun 2022 at 15:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6875699-d712-448e-9c15-761b7628049a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43448e5f-7844-48e5-ba35-19a9a0b710cf 6th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6068afd5-ed82-47fd-aa7c-93bd21398c79 4th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf429743-9591-49d4-8e83-ee22d01b188a 4th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f858f22-e102-4298-97bb-52de63d1ce1f 4th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6875699-d712-448e-9c15-761b7628049a 30th June 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://ascentflighttraining.com/ Website link - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58b70846-fa88-4472-8370-fcdf0d57cea9 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/359f7779-cb1d-435d-8ed1-211ad88547ed n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6df87a4b-c102-4899-9e6a-b50b75f51005 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/393b9df9-21e0-43d4-9a22-44ea9a077039 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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