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title: "C17 Synthetic Training Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b4b8"
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# C17 Synthetic Training Service

Buyer: MOD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b4b8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is conducting a procurement process for the "C17 Synthetic Training Service" aimed at delivering comprehensive training for the UK's RAF C17 User Groups. This contract falls under the services category with a classification in training and simulation for aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft (CPV code 80650000). The procurement method employed is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation. The award for this contract was made on May 1, 2021, with an estimated value of approximately £274 million. The delivery location specified is within the United Kingdom, and while the procurement process is complete, the associated contracts remain active.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the defence, aviation, and simulation fields, especially those offering training services or related technologies. Companies with capabilities in large-scale training facilities, simulation software, or support services aligned with military standards would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Engaging in such contracts could enhance business growth and strengthen partnerships with government and military agencies.

## Notice

C17 Synthetic Training Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Options: The Authority is considering the contract duration and currently assess that a long term commitment aligned to the current Aircraft Out of Service Date in 2040 as being the most appropriate length of commitment to achieve value for money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011590-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £274,369,364 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MOD |
| 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

- 25 May 2021 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011590-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://des.mod.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:154430-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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