---
title: "Interim Red Air Aggressor Training Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f1ed"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-06-20"
---

# Interim Red Air Aggressor Training Service

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f1ed

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a tender for the "Medium to fast speed Operational Readiness Training (ORT) aerial support service", a service classified under training and simulation in the defence sector. This urgent procurement aims to facilitate air-to-air and threat simulation training for the RAF, with an expected value of £100 million. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with a deadline for submitting expressions of interest set for December 13, 2021. The contract is expected to commence operations in Summer 2022, encompassing a contract period that can extend for up to three additional years.

This contracting opportunity presents significant growth potential, particularly for businesses specialising in aviation training, simulation services, and defence-related operations. Companies equipped to deliver a substantial volume of flying hours, those holding CAA or MAA accreditation, and firms that can quickly mobilise from a UK base are encouraged to participate. The focus on employing UK nationals due to security requirements further highlights the niche yet promising market for qualified contractors in this sector.

## Notice

Contract award notice for Interim Red Air Aggressor Training Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Interim Red Air Aggressor Training Service. Additional information: Contract start - 1st July 2022. Contract end - 30th June 2025.

Options: 3 x 1 year options available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016784-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,366,940 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | NAPHILL |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UF |
| 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 | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2022 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016784-2022
- 26 Nov 2021 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029519-2021
- 29 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027263-2021

## Documents

- www.contracts.mod.uk

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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