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.
Full notice text
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.
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:
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
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 Status: Complete
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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| 80531200 |
Technical training services |
Industrial and technical training services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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