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title: "Air Warfare Education and Training (AWE&T) Capability"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067f75"
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# Air Warfare Education and Training (AWE&T) Capability

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067f75

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a direct contract to Inzpire Limited for the provision of Air Warfare Education and Training (AWE&T) Capability, specifically for the Ukrainian Air Force. The procurement process is in the award stage, and the contracted services include Air Tactics and Planning Courses and Electronic Warfare Training. The project, set in High Wycombe, will run for two years starting from 29th May 2026, with a possible one-year extension option. Classified under 'Technical training services,' this project reflects a strategic procurement decision owing to Inzpire Limited's proprietary ownership of the necessary mission planning tool and specialised instructor skills. This single supplier award is justified on technical grounds and intellectual property rights.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the defence training industry, particularly those with capabilities in technical training services. Firms possessing proprietary technologies or specialised knowledge in air tactics and mission planning, akin to Inzpire Limited, may find such government contracts highly beneficial. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in supporting defence services, especially those with innovative training solutions or products, could leverage similar opportunities by offering unique services that the government seeks through direct awards. The successful completion will establish Inzpire Limited as a key provider, potentially leading to further collaborations with the Ministry of Defence and similar defence-based entities.

## Notice

The Contractor will be required to deliver Air Warfare Education and Training (AWE&T) capability for the Ukrainian Air Force (UkrAF) on behalf of the Authority, as follows: Air Tactics and Planning Course - Training Objectives, Development and Delivery Electronic Warfare Training - Training Objectives, Development and Delivery The future contract will facilitate the delivery of approximately 20 weeks of training per year.

### Procurement Information

The Air Commercial Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) intends to award a one year plus one option year contract with an estimated value of PS1m p.a. (inc VAT)] to Inzpire Limited for delivery of Air Tactics and Planning courses and Electronic Warfare Training as part of the Air Warfare and Education and Training capability (AWE&T). Historically, the AWE&T capability (incorporating the Air Tactics and Planning courses) was delivered as an in-house solution by RAF Qualified Weapons Instructors (QWIs), with input from supporting staff. These instructors were and are in short supply and are a limiting factor on Front Line squadrons, rendering delivery of the course unsustainable without significant impact to UK training and operational delivery. As a result, the training requirement has been delivered since 2021 using contracted SQEP through Inzpire Limited. The UK has provided Gift in Kind (GiK) of a bespoke hardware and software based mission planning tool to the UkrAF for which Inzpire Limited own the intellectual property rights. Inzpire are also the sole possessors of the high level skill set of SQEP instructors and the established knowledge base required for delivery of the tactical and planning training objectives associated with the AWE&T. Taken together, this tool and the tactical planning SQEP is essential to future capability development of AWE&T through the UK to Ukraine and is included as a key component within the AWE&T course delivery framework. The subject requirement will be delivered under the terms of a new contract, to be directly awarded under the PA23 to Inzpire Limited in accordance with Section 41 and Schedule 5, paragraph 6 (Single Suppliers / Technical Grounds) of the PA 2023, for technical reasons owing to Inzpire Limited's proprietary ownership of the mission planning tool. Inzpire Limited is the only supplier capable of meeting the MoD's requirement due to their unique SQEP and established knowledge base and there are no reasonable alternatives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032600-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2026 - 28 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80531200 - Technical training services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 15:57 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032600-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032600-2026
  9th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.inzpire.com
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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