---
title: "Safety Investigation and Assurance Training Pipeline Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cd00"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-02-02"
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# Safety Investigation and Assurance Training Pipeline Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cd00

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by the Ministry of Defence focuses on the delivery of "Safety Investigation and Assurance Training Pipeline Notice" services. The buying organisation is located in Glasgow, United Kingdom, and the contract involves specialist training services within the defence sector. As of 2nd February 2026, the procurement has reached the award stage with Cranfield University being the awarded supplier. The competitive flexible procedure was utilised for this tender, and the overall contract value stands at £2,100,000. Key timelines include a contract start date of 13th February 2026 and potential extensions up to 12th February 2036, highlighting substantial opportunities for long-term partnerships.

This procurement presents considerable business growth prospects, especially for large-scale training service providers with expertise in safety and assurance in defence operations. Although Cranfield University has been selected, understanding the competitive tendering process involved can prepare businesses for similar future opportunities. The industry segment focuses on specialist training services, indicating a strong demand for qualified entities that can deliver complex and comprehensive training solutions tailored for central government requirements. Such tenders demand a robust capability infrastructure, making them ideal for established organisations in the defence training field to leverage their expertise and scale their operations.

## Notice

Safety Investigation and Assurance Training for Defence Safety Authority

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009193-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,100,000 |
| Lots value | £2,100,000 |
| Awards value | £2,100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 17:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009193-2026
- 20 Oct 2025 at 09:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066580-2025
- 15 Oct 2025 at 09:12 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065466-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009193-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066580-2025
  20th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065466-2025
  15th October 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60380
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60380LinktoopportunitylistingandPQQ
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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