---
title: "UKRI-6073 Twin Otter Simulator Annual Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bd12"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-06-25"
---

# UKRI-6073 Twin Otter Simulator Annual Training

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bd12

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process titled "UKRI-6073 Twin Otter Simulator Annual Training," targeted at the services industry for specialist training. The contracting process, which took place at Polaris House in Swindon, Wiltshire, falls under the "public authority - central government" category. The procurement was executed through a direct method without competition, adhering to the legal framework of UK legislation 2023/54. The tender concluded with the award status marked as complete by the significant date of 25th June 2026, with the contracting stage active from 25th June 2026 through to 10th May 2027.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in specialised aviation training services. The contract, valued at USD 130,529.88 gross, was awarded to De Havilland Aviation Training Ltd, a large-scale entity based in Calgary, China. Firms with expertise in operating or utilising flight simulators, particularly for training pilots on the Twin Otter aircraft models, would find it suitable to pursue similar opportunities in the future. Such contracts not only enhance their portfolio within the aviation sector but also strengthen their foothold in governmental service procurements.

## Notice

UKRI-6073 Twin Otter Simulator Annual Training for pilots

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059841-2026 |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2026 - 10 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £108,774 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DE HAVILLAND AVIATION TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 12:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059841-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059841-2026
  25th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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