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title: "JTAC Live Weapon Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ff06"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# JTAC Live Weapon Training

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ff06

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning to procure a service titled "JTAC Live Weapon Training," which falls under the industry category of training and simulation services in defence and security. This procurement is classified as a tender and is expected to begin with training sessions commencing in Summer 2022. The anticipated value of the contract is £6,000,000, with a contract period of 1,080 days. The services may be delivered in the UK or potentially elsewhere, subject to compliance with local legal and regulatory requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aviation and defence services, particularly those capable of providing crewed fixed-wing aircraft for training exercises. Companies that can fulfil the requirements of delivering up to 350 flying hours annually and conducting a substantial number of live and dry controls should consider participating. This contract offers a chance for businesses to expand their operations and strengthen their involvement within the defence sector, tailored specifically for firms with expertise in military training support and air land integration.

## Notice

This notice is for the purpose of informing potential suppliers of the intended procurement of a service to provide Close Air Support (CAS) aircraft to facilitate Live and Dry Terminal Attack Control training by UK Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs). JTACs are an essential element in Air Land Integration, enabling commanders to effectively employ Air launched weapons in Close Air Support (CAS) of ground forces. To sustain the number of operationally capable JTACs required by the UK Ministry of Defence, its JTACs are required to undertake individual training in accordance with internationally agreed standards and UK policies. This training requires a crewed fixed-wing aircraft capable of emulating current in-service CAS aircraft, conducting both 'Live' (i.e., with weapon release) and 'Dry' (without weapons) attacks under control of the JTAC by both day and night. We are looking to hear from companies that can commit to: * Delivery of up to 350 flying hours 'on task' (i.e., excluding transit between operating base and training areas) per annum. * Up to 880 live and 120 dry controls per annum at a rate of up to 25 individual 'controls' per day with a maximum of 3 controls simultaneously. * Commencing training in Summer 2022. The service may be provided either in the UK or elsewhere, subject to the contractor being able to satisfy any legal and/or regulatory requirements stipulated by the host nation (e.g., UK Air Navigation Order or international equivalents). Further details are available at www.contracts.mod.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030607-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030607-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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