Scope
Description
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) requires a service provider to deliver gliding training in support of the Army Adventurous Training Centre (AATC) and the Joint Service Adventurous Training (JSAT) programme. Gliding is a key JSAT discipline, designed to enhance the leadership, resilience, and stress management skills of Service Personnel.
The service provider will deliver British Gliding Association (BGA)-compliant glider pilot training to meet the annual requirement of 72 course places, with the capacity to provide an additional 12 places if required. Training will be conducted between 1 May and 30 September each year at a licensed and Defence Safety Authority-certified airfield.
The provider will supply the necessary infrastructure, equipment, and resources, including serviceable aircraft, approved launching methods, retrieve vehicles, classrooms, and qualified instructors. The training must adhere to BGA regulations.
The contract will run for three years, with an option to extend for two additional years.
This initiative supports the development of operational capability within Defence by providing high-quality adventurous training opportunities.
Total value (estimated)
- £439,166.67 excluding VAT
- £527,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029
- Possible extension to 30 April 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Two additional one-year periods.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Two additional one-year periods.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80531200 - Technical training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See tender documents and Defence Sourcing Portal.
Technical ability conditions of participation
See tender documents and Defence Sourcing Portal.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
6 March 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
31 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Weighted Value for Money (WVfM) Index | Quality |
Weighting description
This approach divides the total score of the non-cost (Technical and Social Value) criteria by the tender cost. It ranks tenders on the amount of quality (represented by the non-cost technical score) for each £ of cost
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Army Commercial, Army HQ
Andover
SP11 8 HT
United Kingdom
Email: ermira.masha102@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government