---
title: "Decommisioning and Disposal of the Flat Panel Trainer (FPT)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e146"
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# Decommisioning and Disposal of the Flat Panel Trainer (FPT)

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e146

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Decommissioning and Disposal of the Flat Panel Trainer (FPT)" at RAF Benson has been finalised by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender for this process, referenced as CHC/670, fell under the 'services' category and was conducted under a direct procurement method without competition, classified under a special regime for defence and security. The contract was awarded to Thales UK Limited, a large-scale supplier headquartered in Reading. Key dates include the contract period from 27th October 2025 to 30th November 2025, with the contract being signed on the start date of the period. The process has reached its completion stage with an active contract status as of 14th November 2025.

This tender offers opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in decommissioning services and those involved with flight simulators, given the focus on decommissioning and disposal operations of military training equipment. Companies capable of offering advanced decommissioning solutions or those already established in the defence sector, particularly those aligned with security and defence projects, would find this contract pertinent for business growth. Such opportunities enable large defence suppliers to strengthen their presence in the government contracting space, capitalising on their existing technical expertise and sector-specific capabilities.

## Notice

Decommissioning and Disposal of the Flat Panel Trainer (FPT) at RAF Benson.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073941-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,328 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 34741400 - Flight simulators
- 98391000 - Decommissioning services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 12:23 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073941-2025
- 14 Nov 2025 at 11:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073903-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073941-2025
  14th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073903-2025
  14th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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