---
title: "Project VENTURE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ce8b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-07-20"
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# Project VENTURE

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ce8b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located at RAF High Wycombe in Naphill, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Project VENTURE". This initiative aims to deliver Glider Support Services, focusing on the services sector with special considerations for defence and security. The project has been classified under CPV codes for gliders and services related to aircraft maintenance and repair. A key milestone in this process is an industry engagement opportunity through a Request for Information (RFI), with a submission deadline set for 17:00 on Wednesday, 12th August 2026. The contract is planned to start on 1st April 2028 and end on 31st March 2035.

Project VENTURE represents a significant business opportunity, especially for companies experienced in aerospace and defence sectors, specifically those offering maintenance services for aircraft. SMEs and larger enterprises that specialise in the repair, maintenance, and associated services for aircraft are well-suited to participate in this procurement process. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence on this project can foster business growth, enhance professional reputations, and offer sustained contract engagement over a seven-year period, aligning with strategic expansion goals for companies looking to broaden their governmental contracts portfolio in the defence services industry.

## Notice

Project VENTURE will deliver Gilder Support Services.

### Planning Information

The Authority welcomes industry to answer RFI questions for Project Venture. The RFI document, including the submission instructions and the response template can be found in the Project Venture Opportunity Listing via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP):
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61309
Please submit your response by 17:00 on Wednesday 12th August 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068111-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | NAPHILL |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34721000 - Gliders
- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 09:42 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068111-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068111-2026
  20th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61309
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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