Scope
Reference
61965994
Description
Ground and flying training capability is required for University Air Squadrons, Air Experience Flying for MOD sponsored cadets, Flying Grading for the Army and Flying Grading and Streaming for the Royal Navy.
Capability is required to inspire and attract young people to a career in the RAF to include ground training, powered air experience and flying training, whilst simultaneously providing a means to enable non-established, critical Defence tasks and Pan-Defence flying grading and streaming activity, using a suitably capable light flying training aircraft supported by robust core services. Support services include aircraft engineering and other supporting services at permanent sites accross the UK.
Total value (estimated)
- £336,000,000 excluding VAT
- £403,200,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2030 to 31 March 2040
- Possible extension to 31 March 2045
- 15 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80412000 - Flying-school services
- 34741500 - Ground flying trainer
- 35610000 - Military aircrafts
- 71300000 - Engineering services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 October 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Headquarters Air Command
High Wycombe
HP14 4UE
United Kingdom
Email: air-commercialgroupmailbox@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government