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The Provision of UK-based Gliding

  • First published: 22 April 2026
  • Last modified: 22 April 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-064b7b
Published by:
Ministry of Defence
Authority ID:
AA76012
Publication date:
22 April 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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.

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Scope

Procurement 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.

Contracting authority

Ministry of Defence

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Army HQ, Monxton Road

Town/City: Andover

Postcode: SP11 8 HT

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ

NUTS code: UKJ36

Email: ermira.masha102@mod.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Supplier

Army Gliding Club (Wyvern)

Address 1: Upavon Airfield

Town/City: Pewsey

Postcode: SN9 6BE

Country: United Kingdom

NUTS code: UKK15

Email: wyverngliding@gmail.com

Type:

  • SME

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contract

2

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

21 April 2026, 00:00AM

Contract dates (estimated)

01 May 2026, 00:00AM to 30 April 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 April 2031

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Renewal description:

Two additional one-year periodsv

Does this contract include options?: Yes

Options description:

Two additional one-year periods.

Key performance indicators

Social Value KPI

ID: 1

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1 Status: Complete

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80531200 Technical training services Industrial and technical training services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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