Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-064b7b
- Published by:
- Ministry of Defence
- Authority ID:
- AA76012
- Publication date:
- 10 February 2026
- Deadline date:
- 06 March 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- 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.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
439166.67 GBP to 439166.67GBP
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
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80531200 - Technical training services
Lot value (estimated)
439166.67 GBP Excluding VAT
527000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 April 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 April 2031, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Two additional one-year periods.
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
Two additional one-year periods.
Participation
Conditions of participation
See tender documents and Defence Sourcing Portal.
Conditions of participation
See tender documents and Defence Sourcing Portal.
Award criteria
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
Type: quality
Name
Weighted Value for Money (WVfM) Index
Submission
Tender submission deadline
06 March 2026, 17:00PM
Date of award of contract
31 March 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://contracts.mod.uk/
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Documents
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published
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
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Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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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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