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715887475_N3 Dauphin Emergency Simulator Training_UK1

Ministry of Defence · Central government

In brief

Ministry of Defence has announced plans to buy training work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £1,500,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 26 months, up to 50 months with extensions, starting 1 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 157 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Authority has a requirement for the provision of N3 Dauphin emergency simulator training services in support of aircrew training and operational preparedness. The requirement is expected to include the delivery of simulator-based emergency training courses, associated instructor support and related training services. The proposed contract will be a services contract with an initial term of approximately 2 years and 2 months, with options to extend for up to a further 2 years through two separate 12-month option periods. The estimated total value of the contract, including all option periods, is approximately £1.5 million EX VAT The procurement is expected to be conducted under the Procurement Act 2023 via a competitive tendering process.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 090610-2026

About the buyer

Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months

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604

Awards

340

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From notice 090610-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.