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title: "Procurement of a Single Seat Crew Escape and Safety Systems Trainer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ecc5"
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published: "2025-01-22"
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# Procurement of a Single Seat Crew Escape and Safety Systems Trainer

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ecc5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement of a Single Seat Crew Escape and Safety Systems Trainer (SS CESST), classified under the industry category "Training aircrafts" (CPV: 35611500). The procurement aimed to acquire one, possibly two, trainers to support the Typhoon Training Facility and Weapon Load Training Cell while minimising the operational impact on the Forward Available Fleet. The procurement was overseen by Ryan Ground, and the contract was awarded to EDM Limited on 9th September 2024. Key details include the use of a restricted procedure procurement method, with the award stage now active. The value of the contract is £2,794,155, and the delivery location is region UKF, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in high-precision training solutions and safety systems for military aircraft. The Ministry of Defence's need for advanced training trainers means that technology, engineering, and aerospace firms with relevant expertise would be well-suited to compete. The structured procurement process ensures competition based on clearly defined standards and objectives, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses capable of delivering critical training components and systems within stringent military requirements.

## Notice

Single Seat Crew Escape and Safety System Trainers (SS CESST)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement of one, possibly two, Single Seat Crew Escape and Safety System Trainers (SS CESST) with a view to minimising the impact on the operational environment, the Forward Available Fleet (FAF) whilst providing a consistent Typhoon Training Facility (TTF) & Weapon Load Training Cell (WLTC) output standard aligned to the aircraft fit. The SS CESST should be capable of facilitating the delivery of Training Objectives (TOs) to the standards and conditions laid down in the TTF 5702 Weapons Training Course. The fit, form and function of SS CESST would need to be such that the trainee would develop the requisite skills in exactly the same manner as they currently are on an operational aircraft.

Options: Procurement of an additional Single Seat Crew Escape and Safety Systems Trainer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002173-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,794,155 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CONINGSBY |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN4 4SY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | East Lindsey |
| Electoral ward | Coningsby & Mareham |
| Westminster constituency | Louth and Horncastle |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35611500 - Training aircrafts

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002173-2025
- 3 Aug 2023 at 12:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022604-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

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