Medium to fast speed Operational Readiness Training (ORT) aerial support service 

This notice is for the purpose of informing potential suppliers of the intended procurement of a medium to fast speed Operational Readiness Training (ORT) aerial support service, to include Air-to-Air, Target, Threat Simulation and Mission Augmentation training. This is an urgent requirement for the RAF and the intention is to utilise the DSPCR Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, using the accelerated timescales. Due to the security classification of this project, and in accordance with Reg 6(3A)(a) of DSPCR, any potential competition that follows this PIN will be limited to those suppliers that can provide the requirement with employees who are UK nationals. We are looking to hear from companies that can commit to: • Delivery of an estimated 2400 flying hours (per annum) with a maximum of 4 simultaneous sortie rate and up to 12 sorties daily in a 15 hour flying window • CAA or MAA accreditation for the proposed aircraft and activities • Available to commence contract activities from a UK base within a 30 minute transit time to D323 North Sea training complex • Operations able to commence Summer 2022 Further details can be obtained from the PIN advertised on the Defence Sourcing Portal (www.contracts.mod.uk).