Open tenders / Training & education
Planned procurement · Notice 104887-2026
Next Generation Red Air - Future Opportunity
- Value
- Value not stated
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- UK-wide
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Not stated
- Contract
- 29 Mar 2030 – 30 Mar 2040
In plain English
The Ministry of Defence is signalling a future contract for Next Generation Red Air, a training and simulation requirement in security equipment, with a contract period shown as 29 March 2030 to 30 March 2040. This is not open for bids yet: market engagement is expected in Q1 2027, a first-stage questionnaire in Q2 2028 and contract award in Q1 2030, with delivery likely in 2031 or later.
Good fit for: Established defence training, simulation or aviation support firms who want early sight of a long-term MoD programme.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
Following the release of the Defence Investment Plan and an internal review within the Next Generation Red Air team, the Authority can confirm that the delivery of Next Generation Red Air will likely be in 2031 and maybe later. It is anticipated that market engagement will take place in Q1 2027, with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) release in Q2 2028, and contract award in Q1 2030. The Next Generation Red Air team will continue to refine this timeline and provide the market with further clarity when possible.
What happens next
This is an early notice: the buyer is planning a tender, and its documents come when the tender is published. Read the official notice for the details.
Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 4 Nov 2026.
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