Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-0589a6
- Published by:
- Ministry of Defence
- Authority ID:
- AA76012
- Publication date:
- 19 August 2025
- Deadline date:
- 12 September 2025
- Notice type:
- UK2
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) requires a Civilian Aviation Authority (CAA) Approved Training Organisation (ATO) to train up to 24 multi-engine fixed-wing pilots from January 2026 to December 2027This training will use two syllabi due to differing input standards and onward training routes:Multi-Engine Crossovers (MEXO). The first, up to 12 trainees, will see training using elements of the modular Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) / Instrument Rating (IR) courses and the Airline Pilot Standard (APS) Multi Crew Cooperation (MCC) Course to achieve the training standard set by the MOD. The MOD is not looking for the award of a Commercial Pilot Licence / Instrument Rating at the end of this training as trainees will not have completed any CAA pre-requisite training courses so will not have met the minimum CAA entry requirements for starting CPL/IR training; this training therefore does not need CAA approval. However, the MOD is looking to achieve a near equivalent CPL/IR skills test standard along with MCC training and some additional training elements not required by the CPL/IR. Trainees will have completed the following military training courses, as a minimum, before arrival with the Contractor: Elementary Flying Training, Fast-Jet Lead-In, and Basic Fast-Jet Training with associated Groundschools. Alternatively, these trainees may be previously qualified RAF Fast-Jet or Rotary Wing pilots who have been awarded RAF Wings and completed at least one front-line tour with approximately 1000+ total flying hours.Ab-initios. The second, up to 12 trainees, will see training on Single-Engine (SE) aircraft and Multi-Engine (ME) aircraft prior to them undertaking additional training with the military. The SE element should broadly mirror the Private Pilot Licence syllabus which will allow them to gain Pilot in Command experience and focus on Instrument Flying skillsets. This will be followed by a ME syllabus which should build on Instrument Flying techniques as well as teach asymmetric flying skills. In addition, these trainees should also complete the APS MCC Course. The MOD is not looking for the award of any licence upon completion of this course. Trainees will have completed Elementary Flying Training and associated Groundschool.
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Scope
Procurement reference
715601455
Procurement description
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) requires a Civilian Aviation Authority (CAA) Approved Training Organisation (ATO) to train up to 24 multi-engine fixed-wing pilots from January 2026 to December 2027This training will use two syllabi due to differing input standards and onward training routes:
Multi-Engine Crossovers (MEXO). The first, up to 12 trainees, will see training using elements of the modular Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) / Instrument Rating (IR) courses and the Airline Pilot Standard (APS) Multi Crew Cooperation (MCC) Course to achieve the training standard set by the MOD. The MOD is not looking for the award of a Commercial Pilot Licence / Instrument Rating at the end of this training as trainees will not have completed any CAA pre-requisite training courses so will not have met the minimum CAA entry requirements for starting CPL/IR training; this training therefore does not need CAA approval. However, the MOD is looking to achieve a near equivalent CPL/IR skills test standard along with MCC training and some additional training elements not required by the CPL/IR. Trainees will have completed the following military training courses, as a minimum, before arrival with the Contractor: Elementary Flying Training, Fast-Jet Lead-In, and Basic Fast-Jet Training with associated Groundschools. Alternatively, these trainees may be previously qualified RAF Fast-Jet or Rotary Wing pilots who have been awarded RAF Wings and completed at least one front-line tour with approximately 1000+ total flying hours.
Ab-initios. The second, up to 12 trainees, will see training on Single-Engine (SE) aircraft and Multi-Engine (ME) aircraft prior to them undertaking additional training with the military. The SE element should broadly mirror the Private Pilot Licence syllabus which will allow them to gain Pilot in Command experience and focus on Instrument Flying skillsets. This will be followed by a ME syllabus which should build on Instrument Flying techniques as well as teach asymmetric flying skills. In addition, these trainees should also complete the APS MCC Course. The MOD is not looking for the award of any licence upon completion of this course. Trainees will have completed Elementary Flying Training and associated Groundschool.
Total value (estimated)
4000000 GBP Excluding VAT
4800000 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
05 January 2026, 00:00AM to 04 January 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 04 January 2030
Procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80521000 - Training programme services
Contract start date (estimated)
05 January 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
04 January 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
04 January 2030, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Engagement
Engagement process description
Further instructions are included in the uploaded document - 20250813_715601455 MEPT_PREM
For information purposes a draft Statement of Requirement (SOR) -
20250701_715601455_Statement_of_Requirement_MEPT-Expansion_Draft has also been uploaded.
The closing date and time for resposne to the RFI is 12 September 2025 at 17:30hrs.
Due date
12 September 2025, 23:59PM
Has the engagement period already ended?
No
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
29 September 2025
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| 80521000 |
Training programme services |
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| 100 |
UK - All |
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