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title: "The Provision of Multi-Engine Pilot Training"
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# The Provision of Multi-Engine Pilot Training

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0589a6

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## Summary

The procurement process for "The Provision of Multi-Engine Pilot Training" was initiated by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the United Kingdom. The training is set to take place at RAF High Wycombe, with up to 22 fixed-wing pilots receiving training between April 2026 and March 2028. The procurement process, which falls under the "services" category and uses an open procedure, has progressed through multiple stages including planning, tender, and award. The current stage is the contract award, concluded May 2026, with the contract active from June 2026 to May 2028, and potentially extendable until May 2030. The opportunity was targeted towards Civilian Aviation Authority (CAA) Approved Training Organisations to manage significant pilot training programmes, involving multi-engine crossover and ab-initio syllabi, without requiring CAA approved certifications upon completion.

This contract presents fertile ground for growth for businesses specialising in aviation training, particularly those that have capabilities that align with the Ministry's standards for multi-engine and specialised training. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) such as Leading Edge Aviation Ltd, already awarded this contract, highlighted successful engagement capabilities by fulfilling the Ministry’s skill set requirements, which included not requiring CAA certification for completion. Companies aiming to enter the defence training sector or expand their training services can leverage similar opportunities by showcasing their technical expertise and experience in handling complex training requirements with adaptability in joining the MOD's high-standard projects.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) requires a Civilian Aviation Authority (CAA) Approved Training Organisation (ATO) to train up to 22 fixed-wing pilots from April 2026 to March 2028. This training will use two syllabi due to differing input standards and onward training routes: - Multi-Engine Crossovers (MEXO). The first, up to 10 trainees, will see training using elements of the modular Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) / Instrument Rating (IR) courses and the Airline Pilot Standard (APS) Multi Crew Cooperation (MCC) Course to achieve the training standard set by the MOD. The MOD is not looking for the award of a Commercial Pilot Licence / Instrument Rating at the end of this training as trainees will not have completed any CAA pre-requisite training courses so will not have met the minimum CAA entry requirements for starting CPL/IR training; this training therefore does not need CAA approval. However, the MOD is looking to achieve a near equivalent CPL/IR skills test standard along with MCC training and some additional training elements not required by the CPL/IR. Trainees will have completed the following military training courses, as a minimum, before arrival with the Contractor: Elementary Flying Training, Fast-Jet Lead-In, and Basic Fast-Jet Training with associated Groundschools. Alternatively, these trainees may be previously qualified military Fast-Jet or Rotary Wing pilots who have been awarded RAF Wings and completed at least one front-line tour with approximately 1000+ total flying hours. - Ab-initios. The second, up to 12 trainees, will see training on Single-Engine (SE) aircraft and Multi-Engine (ME) aircraft prior to them undertaking additional training with the military. The SE element should broadly mirror the Private Pilot Licence syllabus which will allow them to gain Pilot in Command experience and focus on Instrument Flying skillsets. This will be followed by a ME syllabus which should build on Instrument Flying techniques as well as teach asymmetric flying skills. In addition, these trainees should also complete the APS MCC Course. The MOD is not looking for the award of any licence upon completion of this course. Trainees will have completed Elementary Flying Training and associated Groundschool.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Additional optional +1+1 years added to the initial 2 year period at the Authorities discretion.

### Planning Information

Further instructions are included in the uploaded document - 20250813_715601455 MEPT_PREM
For information purposes a draft Statement of Requirement (SOR) - 
20250701_715601455_Statement_of_Requirement_MEPT-Expansion_Draft has also been uploaded.
The closing date and time for resposne to the RFI is 12 September 2025 at 17:30hrs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042569-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| Lots value | £3,600,000 |
| Awards value | £1,826,481 |
| Contracts value | £1,826,481 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | NAPHILL |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEADING EDGE AVIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 13:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042569-2026
- 10 Apr 2026 at 11:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032788-2026
- 24 Jan 2026 at 15:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006411-2026
- 24 Sep 2025 at 10:27 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059170-2025
- 18 Aug 2025 at 12:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049476-2025
- 18 Aug 2025 at 11:11 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049447-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042569-2026
  8th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032788-2026
  10th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006411-2026
  24th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059170-2025
  24th September 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049476-2025
  18th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049447-2025
  18th August 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leadingedgeaviation.com
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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