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title: "Project TELUM - provision of aerobatic capable, light powered training aircraft, Qualified Flying Instructors, and associated support services to enable ground and flying training capability, Air Experience Flying, Flying Grading and Streaming."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05813b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-09-15"
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# Project TELUM - provision of aerobatic capable, light powered training aircraft, Qualified Flying Instructors, and associated support services to enable ground and flying training capability, Air Experience Flying, Flying Grading and Streaming.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05813b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is initiating Project TELUM, a planned procurement process aimed to enhance the UK's ground and flying training capabilities with light powered aerobatic training aircraft, qualified flying instructors, and support services, including engineering. This procurement is currently at the planning stage, with market engagement sessions scheduled virtually between 9th and 14th October 2025. Interested parties must register by 6th October 2025 to attend these sessions via Microsoft Teams. The procurement targets the Aerospace/Defence sector and will be conducted primarily in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is of the service category and will be executed through a direct award method, with the contract tentatively set to commence on 1st April 2030 and conclude by 31st March 2040, potentially extending through 2045.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in aircraft supply, flying-school services, military aircraft applications, and engineering services to engage with the MoD. The project supports the development of University Air Squadrons and provides enhanced flying and training opportunities for military cadets and the armed forces. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of partnering in consortiums or acting as subcontractors within the Defence sector. This engagement is instrumental for companies aiming to expand their footprint in public-sector contracts within the Defence and Aerospace sectors in the UK, potentially facilitating substantial business growth and partnership opportunities.

## Notice

Ground and flying training capability is required for University Air Squadrons, Air Experience Flying for MOD sponsored cadets, Flying Grading for the Army and Flying Grading and Streaming for the Royal Navy. Capability is required to inspire and attract young people to a career in the RAF to include ground training, powered air experience and flying training, whilst simultaneously providing a means to enable non-established, critical Defence tasks and Pan-Defence flying grading and streaming activity, using a suitably capable light flying training aircraft supported by robust core services. Support services include aircraft engineering and other supporting services at permanent sites accross the UK.

### Planning Information

We are pleased to be announcing virtual supplier 1-2-1 Pre-Market Engagement days for Project TELUM on 9th, 10th, 13th and 14th October 2025 held on Microsoft Teams. The sessions will focus on a variety of topics to inform the potential solution and requirements. The sessions will last for approximately 90 minutes and comprise:
• MoD / supplier introductions
• Rationale and purpose of engagement
• Advise the Aerospace/Defence Industry that MoD is reviewing the options for the new project TELUM procurement.
• Exploration of current and future capabilities
• Supplier presentation
• Q&A session
In order to register interest and have the opportunity to attend, you will be required to register your details via email to air-commercialgroupmailbox@mod.gov.uk by 17:00 on 06 October 2025 and include the following as part of your response: 
• Full Name 
• Company Name 
• Names, role names and Email addresses of up to four attendees
• An indication of your top 3 dates and times for the 1-2-1 Pre-market engagement sessions in order of preference from the detail in the RFI published on the Defence Sourcing Portal here https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60277
We encourage and support SME engagement so please identify yourself as an SME when submitting your request. SMEs that can demonstrate participations as part of a consortium or a key subcontractor in a Contract will be invited to the event.
An agenda and timings for the event are included in the RFI document. Registration for the event will close on 06 October 2025 at 1700.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056739-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2030 - 31 Mar 2040 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £336,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 34741500 - Ground flying trainer
- 35610000 - Military aircrafts
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 80412000 - Flying-school services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 16:25 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056739-2025
- 6 Aug 2025 at 11:12 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046480-2025
- 5 Aug 2025 at 09:22 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045991-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056739-2025
  15th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046480-2025
  6th August 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045991-2025
  5th August 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60277
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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