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title: "Provision of Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Operator Training for the MOD"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a03f"
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# Provision of Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Operator Training for the MOD

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a03f

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Operator Training for the MOD" was initiated by the Ministry of Defence, based at RAF High Wycombe in the United Kingdom. This procurement deal fell under the services category and related to training in aircrafts, missiles, and spacecraft sectors. Initially planned in September 2025, the tender went through various stages including planning and tendering, before being terminated in May 2026 due to necessary clarifications on requirements and additional commercial processes needing to be followed. The procurement method was an open procedure with a significant contract value of approximately GBP 4,507,200 gross. Despite its cancellation, initial plans indicated a contract period from 2026 to 2028, with options for renewal.

This procurement activity presented considerable opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in military training and simulation services, offering potential contracts spanning several years and involving advanced skills in intelligence and reconnaissance. Companies with strong capabilities in providing training and simulation for military operations, along with the expertise to meet highly technical requirements, would have been well-placed to contend. Furthermore, the open nature of the procedure provided a level playing field for businesses of varying sizes and backgrounds to apply, contingent upon fulfilling the specified economic and technical criteria outlined by the buyer. Although the tender was ultimately cancelled, understanding such procurement plans can assist businesses in aligning their capabilities and preparing for future opportunities in similar fields.

## Notice

Provision of Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Operator Training for the MOD. The Authority has a requirement for the Provision of Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Operator Training. Further details can be found in the procurement documents on the Defence Sourcing Portal (www.contracts.mod.uk).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048869-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,756,000 |
| Lots value | £3,756,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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

- 26 May 2026 at 13:51 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048869-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 16:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014506-2026
- 23 Sep 2025 at 13:39 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058935-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048869-2026
  26th May 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014506-2026
  17th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058935-2025
  23rd September 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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