AwardedAwarded 17 September 2026
RFA Ship handling (Manned Model) Courses
Ministry of Defence · Central government
In brief
Ministry of Defence awarded recruitment and training work to Solent University Limited on 17 September 2026.
The notice gives a value of £250,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 5 years, starting 1 July 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
There is a requirement to provide senior RFA (Royal Fleet Auxiliary) deck officers with manned model ship handling training to develop their existing skills and understand the behaviour and handling of large vessels, with special emphasis on slow speed control.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Solent University Limited 1 bid received | £250,000 | 24 September 2026 to 8 September 2031 |
| Solent University Limited 1 bid received | £250,000 | Awarded 6 July 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 041835-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 051203-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 066629-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 093680-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 041835-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 7 May 2026, last updated 5 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 5 October 2026.