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title: "UK5 - Transparency Notice - SES1A/302 Hawk TMk1 Synthetic Training Facility (HSTF)"
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published: "2026-03-23"
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# UK5 - Transparency Notice - SES1A/302 Hawk TMk1 Synthetic Training Facility (HSTF)

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066fb6

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Defence Equipment and Support aims to establish a Hawk TMk1 Synthetic Training Facility (HSTF) at RAF Valley for a duration of four years. This contract, classified under the industry categories of flight simulators and specialist training services, is located within the United Kingdom and specifically targets the defence and security sectors. The process has reached the award stage, with key dates including a contract commencement on 1st April 2026 after having planned this initiative as early as 19th March 2026. The procurement method involves a direct award to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited, given their unique access to crucial technical data and expertise on the Hawk TMk1 aircraft. The entire scope is valued at approximately £6.4 million, excluding VAT, and BAE Systems has been identified as the sole supplier capable of fulfilling the technical requirements detailed by the MOD due to an absence of competition for technical reasons.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advanced technical training solutions and aerospace simulations. Large-scale companies able to offer high-fidelity synthetic training devices for defence purposes would find themselves well-suited to compete for such projects. Engaging in this procurement process with Defence Equipment and Support could lead to expanded influence in the government defence sector and stimulate business growth by meeting complex technical demands. Given the contract is a direct award, collaboration or subcontracting with BAE Systems might present a strategic point of entry for smaller firms focused on niche simulations or technical assistance within the aerospace industry.

## Notice

Provision of a Hawk TMk1 Synthetic Training Facility (HSTF) at RAF Valley for a four year period.

### Procurement Information

It is the MoD's intention to place a Contract with BAES to mitigate the risk of discontinuity of service from 1st April 2026. The estimated duration and value is four years with an approximate value of PS6.4M (ex VAT). It is considered that this contract can be placed under Section 41 (Direct Award), in accordance with Schedule 5, Para 6 of the Procurement Act 2023 due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. This is because BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd (BAES) is the only company to have access to the Hawk TMk1 aircraft data packs and other technical information that is necessary to supply the Authority with an accurate replica of the Hawk T Mk1 aircraft for the use of synthetic training for all RAF user groups. UK RAF require the use of high-fidelity synthetic training devices to ensure suitably trained staff for safe, effective and efficient operational delivery Without access to the data packs and other technical information no other contractor would be able to fulfil this requirement, therefore BAES are the only contractor that can fulfil this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026369-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,400,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLL11 Isle of Anglesey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 34741400 - Flight simulators
- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 15:24 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026369-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 19:00 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025505-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026369-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025505-2026
  19th March 2026 - Pipeline 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

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