Project VENTURE
Issued by Ministry of Defence · via UK Find a Tender Service
- Published
- 9 Sept 2026
- Value
- GBP 50,000,000
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06ce8b
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Sector
- Defence & Security
- Type
- services
At a glance
Ministry of Defence in United Kingdom has published a request for information in defence & security: “Project VENTURE”. The notice does not state a closing date, so confirm the timetable on the official portal. The stated value is GBP 50,000,000. Quote reference ocds-h6vhtk-06ce8b in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 101 notices from this buyer since 2026, 63 of them currently open. There are 98 open defence & security notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Find a Tender Service, not through FreeTender.
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Details
Project VENTURE for the provision of future gliding equipment and services. Gliding provides a distinctive capability as the unique selling point that inspires and attracts young people to join the RAF Air Cadets, whilst contributing significantly towards interest in a career in the Royal Air Force (RAF). Project VENTURE will deliver capability based around the current training glider; a conventional tandem-seat sailplane with high-performance soaring and aerobatic capability. This will be supported by new or refurbished equipment, robust core services, provision of spares, and post design services. Support services will include winch maintenance, aerotow capability, glider maintenance and engineering, managing safety equipment, and associated services delivered through Volunteer Gliding Schools at 10 permanent sites across the UK. The project’s vision is for a more modern and efficient gliding capability that is safely delivered across multiple sites, and which demonstrates the RAF ethos, so that gliding contributes significantly towards inspiring and attracting a broader cross-section of air-minded young people to join Defence.
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