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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Planning update |
| Buyer: | Ministry of Defence |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | — |
| Tender Status: | Pre-tender |
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Application Deadline
25 September 2026
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Estimated Value
£50,000,000
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| £50,000,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £60,000,000 |
| Release Date: | 9 September 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 25 September 2026 |
| Contract Start Date: | 31 March 2028 (Estimated) |
| Contract End Date: | 31 March 2035 (Estimated) |
| Contract Duration: | 7.1 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-06ce8b |
| Notice Reference: | 085542-2026 |
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Project VENTURE
Project VENTURE
Project VENTURE
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A previous UK2 notice was published to invite responses to an RFI. The notice was changed to reflect the next stages of market engagement and invite suppliers to an Industry Day and update the market on estimated contract values and contract duration.
Project VENTURE for the provision of future gliding equipment and services. Gliding provides a distinctive capability as the unique selling point that inspires and attracts young people to join the RAF Air Cadets, whilst contributing significantly towards interest in a career in the Royal Air Force (RAF). Project VENTURE will deliver capability based around the current training glider; a conventional tandem-seat sailplane with high-performance soaring and aerobatic capability. This will be supported by new or refurbished equipment, robust core services, provision of spares, and post design services. Support services will include winch maintenance, aerotow capability, glider maintenance and engineering, managing safety equipment, and associated services delivered through Volunteer Gliding Schools at 10 permanent sites across the UK. The project’s vision is for a more modern and efficient gliding capability that is safely delivered across multiple sites, and which demonstrates the RAF ethos, so that gliding contributes significantly towards inspiring and attracting a broader cross-section of air-minded young people to join Defence.
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