--- title: "Provision of Small Uncrewed Air Systems Training" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0678b3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0678b3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0678b3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0678b3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2026-07-08" --- # Provision of Small Uncrewed Air Systems Training Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0678b3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0678b3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0678b3.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with Crown Commercial Services, has announced a procurement process for the Provision of Small Uncrewed Air Systems (sUAS) Training, intended for delivery starting 1st November 2026. This procurement, which falls under the services category, is managed using a selective, competitive flexible procedure via the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Market. The procurement involves training 240 sUAS System Commanders and 240 FPV Strike Commanders annually and is aligned with the strategic investment goals of the Commander Field Army. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 27th July 2026, an enquiry period ending on 16th July 2026, and award period conclusion by 18th December 2026. The procurement is focused in the UK, and it is significant for businesses classified under CPV codes related to unmanned aerial vehicles and associated training services. This tender presents abundant opportunities for companies specialised in military training solutions, e-learning, and operational support services, particularly those already involved in or willing to join the Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Market. Businesses that can provide technical and social quality solutions, alongside competitive pricing, could significantly benefit from this procurement process. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) meeting ISO 9001 or equivalent standards and capable of ensuring personnel with UKSV security clearance to Security Check level are especially well-suited to compete, offering a pathway to expanding their role within the government's defence and technology sectors. ## Notice The small Uncrewed Air Systems (sUAS) Training Project will deliver sUAS training starting from 1 Nov 26. This will include individual training, assurance activities, collective training guidance, and conceptual development. The intended outcome is a unified and coherent sUAS training solution. This aligns with Commander Field Army direction to invest and train 240 sUAS System Commanders and 240 FPV Strike Commanders every year to grow sUAS capability across the force units rapidly. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The option to extend the contract by two periods of one year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064028-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 19 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Jan 2027 - 10 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,330,000 | | Lots value | £4,330,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Additional buyers | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICES | | Locality | ANDOVER | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP11 8HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 35613100 - Unmanned combat aerial vehicles - 80420000 - E-learning services - 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80521000 - Training programme services - 80522000 - Training seminars - 80550000 - Safety training services - 80610000 - Training and simulation in security equipment - 80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts - 80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems ## Release History - 8 Jul 2026 at 09:47 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064028-2026 - 7 Jul 2026 at 13:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063684-2026 - 13 Apr 2026 at 15:04 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033398-2026 - 13 Apr 2026 at 14:53 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033387-2026 - 31 Mar 2026 at 09:49 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029496-2026 - 31 Mar 2026 at 09:41 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029489-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064028-2026 8th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063684-2026 7th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033398-2026 13th April 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033387-2026 13th April 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029496-2026 31st March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029489-2026 31st March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.gca.gov.uk - https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036304-2025#main_heading_anchor_6 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-0510f8 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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