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The Provision of Survive, Evade, Resist and Escape (SERE) Training

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Response Deadline11/27/2026, 05:30:00 PM UTC

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The Ministry of Defence is seeking information for a five year contract to provide Survive, Evade, Resist and Escape (SERE) training. The primary objective is to plan, manage, and deliver training for Fast Jet aircrew and other designated users, including support for the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) activities such as Texan TMk1 Basic Flying Training and Hawk TMk2 Advanced Jet Training, as well as the 11 Squadron Qatari Emiri Air Force. The primary place of performance is RAF Valley, where the Authority will provide classroom, office, storage facilities, and a parachute training rig. The contractor must provide Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) who meet specific qualification and currency requirements and hold at least BPSS security clearance. Training must comply with MAA Regulatory Article 2130, JSP 911, JSP 375, and JSP 418. The contractor is required to maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) and provide auditable records of training delivery and instructor competence. This current phase is a Request for Information (RFI) with a response deadline of November 27, 2026, intended to inform the development of the formal Invitation to Tender (ITT) which will be conducted via the Defence Sourcing Portal.

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Five-year contract for SERE training for Fast Jet aircrew at RAF Valley.

Agency

Ministry of Defence

NAICS

611512 - Flight Training

Place of Performance

GBR

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NONE

Documents

2

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PhaseSources Sought

PostedNov 3

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineNov 27

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/27/2026, 05:30:00 PM UTCin 24 days

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AgencyMinistry of Defence

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyMinistry of Defence

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Garry Chubb

contact@example.gov

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The Authority has a requirement to place a five (5) year contract for the Provision of Survive, Evade, Resist and Escape (SERE) Training.
This is a request for information (RFI) and further information can be found in the RFI questionnaire and the draft Statement of Requirement (SoR) linked to this notice.
This notice is not a guarantee that a contract will be awarded nor is it a guarantee of any work they may be placed as a result.

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