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The Provision of UK-based Gliding

Descriptions

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.

Timeline

Published Date :

9th Feb 2026 Yesterday

Deadline :

6th Mar 2026 in a 24 days

Contract Start :

30th Apr 2026

Contract End :

30th Apr 2029

CPV Codes

Keywords

instrumentation training

mechanical education

STEM technical courses

engineering training

technical instruction

technology-based skills

applied science education

diagnostic skills training

technical system operation

specialized system training

Tender Lot Details & Award Criteria

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Open

Procedure :

N/A

Suitable for SME :

Yes

Nationwide :

No

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Details

Notice Type :

Tender

Tender Identifier :

IT-378-246-T: 2024 - 001

Tenderbase ID :

310724019

Low Value :

£100K

High Value :

£1000K

Buyer Information

Address :

Liverpool Merseyside , Merseyside , L13 0BQ

Website :

N/A

Procurement Contact

Name :

Tina Smith

Phone :

0151 252 3243

Email :

tina.smith@shared-ed.ac.uk