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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£3,600,000

The Provision of Multi-Engine Pilot Training

Awarded to Leading Edge Aviation Ltd, Leading edge Aviation Ltd

Ministry of Defence(buyer)

Published
Published 18 August 2025
Deadline
Closed 27 February 2026
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Overview

The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Leading Edge Aviation Ltd on 9 April 2026 for multi-engine pilot training services valued at £3,652,963.60. The contract, running from April 2026 to March 2028, involves training up to 22 fixed-wing pilots through two syllabi: Multi-Engine Crossovers (up to 10 trainees) combining modular CPL/IR and MCC elements, and Ab-initios (up to 12 trainees) covering single and multi-engine aircraft with instrument flying and asymmetric skills training. The training organisation must be CAA-approved and provide non-CAA-licensable training tailored to MOD standards for fast-jet and rotary wing military pilots.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£3,600,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
18 August 2025
Questions by
6 February 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Specialist training servicesTraining programme services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£3,652,964
Award date
9 April 2026
Contract period
19 April 2026 → 19 April 2028
Winners
  • Leading Edge Aviation Ltd
  • Leading edge Aviation Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    8 May 2026

  2. Contract

    10 April 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    24 January 2026

  4. Prior Information Notice

    24 September 2025

  5. Prior Information Notice

    18 August 2025

  6. Prior Information Notice

    18 August 2025

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