Civil Aviation Authority Oversight for UKMFTS

Defence Equipment and Support
Direct award
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031

Provision of Civil Aviation Authority International (CAAi) regulatory oversight across the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) platforms. The scope includes the option to extend oversight services to additional air platforms within the wider NAM (Next Generation Aircrew Training) portfolio to ensure continued regulatory compliance and safety standards.

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Awarded value: £2.6m; As published
Published: 10 June 2026; Find a Tender
Awarded: 18 June 2026; CAA International Limited
Contract length: 60 months; Ends 31 August 2031

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of specialist aviation regulatory oversight and safety assurance services for military flying training systems and associated air platforms.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
10 June 2026
Contract awardedto CAA International Limited
18 June 2026
Contract starts
1 September 2026
Contract ends
31 August 2031

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26× the typical transport safety consultancy contract (£100k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3627272/civil-aviation-authority-oversight-for-ukmfts
Buyer reference: Not published
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b18e
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Defence Equipment and Support. Civil Aviation Authority Oversight for UKMFTS. Contract award, 10 June 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3627272/civil-aviation-authority-oversight-for-ukmfts (accessed 12 October 2026).