Upcoming
Remote Proximity Operations Course
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 £450,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 38 months, up to 50 months with extensions, starting 28 January 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
UK Space Command has a potential upcoming requirement for the development and delivery of a Remote Proximity Operations Course. This will be delivered at RAF Cranwell, potentially transferring to the Defence Academy Shrivenham. This will be procured via Space Technology Solutions RM6370 and will be a rapid procurement as the next course is due to be delivered in March 2027. Attached is a statement of requirement. All suppliers interested in tendering should register on the training section of the Dynamic Market PlaceSupplier’s personnel are to be at least SC cleared as courses will be delivered in person on a MOD site. Suppliers are also required to pass Cyber Security Model 4 Level 0 accreditation. Suppliers must be UK registered and have no hostile actors in their supply chain.
The terms and conditions will be MOD Standard Contract 2
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- 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.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 102065-2026
About the buyer
Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months
Procurements
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From notice 102065-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 October 2026.