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title: "IMSORTS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e94eba77-3792-42e5-97fd-01b97f5ced98"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-03-11"
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# IMSORTS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e94eba77-3792-42e5-97fd-01b97f5ced98

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has completed an awarded tender for "Interim Medium Speed Operational Readiness Training Services" (IMSORTS) within the specialist training services category. The tender, identified as tender_389108/1460153, is situated in the North East region of the United Kingdom and involves training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts, as well as in military electronic systems. The procurement was conducted using a selective method under a competitive procedure with negotiation, above the threshold. The contract, valued at £173,000,000, commenced on 1 January 2025 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2027. Key dates include the tender period ending on 26 July 2024 and the award date on 17 December 2024.

This contract offers a substantial opportunity for businesses in the training and simulation sectors, particularly those with capabilities in military contexts. Large enterprises, such as Fr Aviation trading as Draken Europe, the awarded supplier for this contract, would find this tender highly suitable due to the scale and specific requirements outlined. The significant contract value and extended duration provide ample scope for business expansion and the potential to establish or strengthen relationships with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Interim Medium Speed Operational Readiness Training Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c5028f-4136-42f9-a9e5-9a633a57a232 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £173,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £173,000,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FR AVIATION T/A DRAKEN EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts
- 80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c5028f-4136-42f9-a9e5-9a633a57a232

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c5028f-4136-42f9-a9e5-9a633a57a232
  11th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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