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title: "The Provision of UK-based Gliding"
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# The Provision of UK-based Gliding

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064b7b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed its procurement process for the provision of UK-based gliding services as part of its Army Adventurous Training Centre and Joint Service Adventurous Training programme. The awarded contract mandates the delivery of glider pilot training that complies with British Gliding Association standards. The contract is set to begin on 1 May 2026 and will run until 30 April 2029, with an option to extend for two additional years. Training will take place at a Defence Safety Authority-certified airfield in the United Kingdom between 1 May and 30 September each year. The procurement method used was an open procedure, reflecting central government entity practices, and it concluded with the award date of 21 April 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical training and adventure sports, particularly those with the capability to provide infrastructure, equipment, and qualified instructors for gliding training. The contract requires a provider capable of accommodating up to 84 course places per year, thus benefiting organisations with scalable resources. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SME) and volunteering, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to engage, especially if they possess experience in delivering training in accordance with regulatory standards. It’s an excellent prospect for businesses aiming to expand their services within Defence’s operational capability developments.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) requires a service provider to deliver gliding training in support of the Army Adventurous Training Centre (AATC) and the Joint Service Adventurous Training (JSAT) programme. Gliding is a key JSAT discipline, designed to enhance the leadership, resilience, and stress management skills of Service Personnel. The service provider will deliver British Gliding Association (BGA)-compliant glider pilot training to meet the annual requirement of 72 course places, with the capacity to provide an additional 12 places if required. Training will be conducted between 1 May and 30 September each year at a licensed and Defence Safety Authority-certified airfield. The provider will supply the necessary infrastructure, equipment, and resources, including serviceable aircraft, approved launching methods, retrieve vehicles, classrooms, and qualified instructors. The training must adhere to BGA regulations. The contract will run for three years, with an option to extend for two additional years. This initiative supports the development of operational capability within Defence by providing high-quality adventurous training opportunities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Two additional one-year periods.

Renewal: Two additional one-year periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036305-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £439,166 |
| Lots value | £439,166 |
| Awards value | £335,059 |
| Contracts value | £335,059 |

## 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 | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ARMY GLIDING CLUB (WYVERN; ARMY GLIDING CLUIB (WYVERN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80531200 - Technical training services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 15:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036305-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 12:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027889-2026
- 9 Feb 2026 at 15:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011499-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036305-2026
  21st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027889-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011499-2026
  9th February 2026 - Tender 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

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