Changes to notice
Description
The changes to the notice are:
1. Procurement desciption has been edited to correct the quantity expected during this procurement to 240 and 240 instead of the previous 216 and 150.
2. The GCA portal link has been corrected in the "submission address and any special instructions" and the "future documents" section.
Scope
Procurement reference
CCDE25A11 / 715838541 Provision of Small Uncrewed Air Systems Training
Procurement description
The small Uncrewed Air Systems (sUAS) Training Project will deliver sUAS training starting from 1 Nov 26. This will include individual training, assurance activities, collective training guidance, and conceptual development. The intended outcome is a unified and coherent sUAS training solution. This aligns with Commander Field Army direction to invest and train 240 sUAS System Commanders and 240 FPV Strike Commanders every year to grow sUAS capability across the force units rapidly.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
4330000 GBP to 4330000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
11 January 2027, 00:00AM to 10 January 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 10 January 2032
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Reduced Tendering Period
Qualifying planned procurement notice
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 35613100 - Unmanned combat aerial vehicles
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80522000 - Training seminars
- 80550000 - Safety training services
- 80610000 - Training and simulation in security equipment
- 80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts
- 80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems
Lot value (estimated)
4330000 GBP Excluding VAT
5196000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
11 January 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
10 January 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
10 January 2032, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
The option to extend the contract by two periods of one year.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Refer to attachment 2A within the bid pack.
Conditions of participation
Refer to attachment 2A within the bid pack.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Description
Further details to be found in the tender pack
Weighting: 49.8
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Social
Description
Further details to be found in the tender pack
Weighting: 10.2
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Description
Further details to be found in the tender pack
Weighting: 40
Weighting type: percentageExact
Contract terms and risks
Payment terms
Payment for Contractor Deliverables will be made by electronic transfer and prior to submitting any claims for payment under clause 37.b the Contractor will be required to register their details (Supplier on-boarding) on the Contracting, Purchasing and Finance (CP&F) electronic procurement tool.
Expression of interest deadline
27 July 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
16 July 2026, 12:00PM
Date of award of contract
18 December 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
You must be a member of RM6370 Space technology Solutions Dynamic Market parts 401 and 410 to submit a response. Please refer to UK13 Dynamic Market intention notice for further details. https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036304-2025#main_heading_anchor_6The procurement will be conducted by way of an eSourcing event using GCA's Jaggaer eSourcing portal. You must ensure you are registered with the eSourcing portal to gain access to the procurement documentation. The link to our tool is https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.ukThe reference for this procurement is 715838541/CCDE25A11We reserve the right to make modifications to anything set out in a tender notice or associated tender documents, including any requirements of a competitive tendering procedure, conditions of participation or award criteria in line with section 31 of the Procurement Act 2023.
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Expression of interest deadline
27 July 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
16 July 2026, 12:00PM
Date of award of contract
18 December 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
You must be a member of RM6370 Space technology Solutions Dynamic Market parts 401 and 410 to submit a response. Please refer to UK13 Dynamic Market intention notice for further details. https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036304-2025#main_heading_anchor_6The procurement will be conducted by way of an eSourcing event using GCA's Jaggaer eSourcing portal. You must ensure you are registered with the eSourcing portal to gain access to the procurement documentation. The link to our tool is https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.ukThe reference for this procurement is 715838541/CCDE25A11We reserve the right to make modifications to anything set out in a tender notice or associated tender documents, including any requirements of a competitive tendering procedure, conditions of participation or award criteria in line with section 31 of the Procurement Act 2023.
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Documents
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published
Document type
Bidding documents
Document type
Electronically through https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk