RFA Ship handling (Manned Model) Courses

Ministry of Defence
South East
Open procedure
24 September 2026 to 8 September 2031

Delivery of practical ship handling training using manned models for senior Royal Fleet Auxiliary deck officers. The training must focus on the behaviour and handling characteristics of large vessels, with a specific emphasis on slow speed control techniques.

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Awarded value: £250k; As published
Published: 7 May 2026
Awarded: 6 July 2026; Solent University
Contract length: 59 months; Ends 8 September 2031

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of specialist manned model ship handling training courses for senior deck officers to develop large vessel manoeuvring skills.

Manned model ship handling training for senior RFA (Royal Fleet Auxiliary) deck officers to develop their existing skills and understand the behaviour and handling of large vessels, with special emphasis on slow speed control

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Services contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 60 months
Contract dates: 24 September 2026 to 8 September 2031
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 79632000, 80511000

Services in this contract

Defence operational and technical training servicesMain service£440k typicalManned model ship handling training for senior RFA deck officers

Lifecycle

Published
7 May 2026
Contract awardedto Solent University
6 July 2026
Contract starts
24 September 2026
Contract ends
8 September 2031

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Solent University

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3552423/rfa-ship-handling-manned-model-courses
Buyer reference: 715850522
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-069327
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Ministry of Defence. RFA Ship handling (Manned Model) Courses. Contract award, 7 May 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3552423/rfa-ship-handling-manned-model-courses (accessed 5 November 2026).