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title: "WLT: Weapon Load Trainer"
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# WLT: Weapon Load Trainer

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/wlt-weapon-load-trainer-ocds-h6vhtk-05970d). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** National Armament Director Group: "WLT: Weapon Load Trainer". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [National Armament Director Group](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/national-armament-director-group-GB-PPON-PVRL-5831-GLMM)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/wlt-weapon-load-trainer-ocds-h6vhtk-05970d#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05970d`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/wlt-weapon-load-trainer-ocds-h6vhtk-05970d#tl-md)

## Description
Background:
A Weapon Load Trainer (WLT) formed part of the original Eurofighter training solution; this was never implemented by the RAF. The initial concept envisaged integrating the RAF Typhoon Weapons Load Training Team with the Weapons Training Team within the Typhoon Training Facility (TTF). The planned concept of operations for a WLT will be for the device to be jointly operated between the TTF and the Weapon Load Training Cell (WLTC). TTF delivers all initial Weapon Load (WL) training, with the WLTC responsible for all WL recertification.
The current weapon load training solution requires the transfer of activity from the controlled, purpose-built TTF environment to operational settings. These operational settings are less conducive to initial learning, introduce additional distractions and safety risks, and rely on opportunistic use of maintenance events. Such one-off training opportunities limit practice to mastery and constrain formative and summative assessment against the Required Performance Standard, resulting in repeated, ad hoc exercises to achieve compliance.
Preparation of Forward Available Fleet (FAF) aircraft for training purposes, and their subsequent recovery to operational configuration, is resource-intensive and increases maintenance burden and potential for repair. Additionally, FAF aircraft are routinely subject to operational commitments, which can disrupt or invalidate planned training.
Requirement:
This requirement outlines the procurement of WLTs for both Main Operating Bases (MOBs), designed to meet Armament Carriage & Installation Systems standards and the broader requirements of the WLTCs.
The primary driver for this acquisition is the increasing demand on forward environments to provide training resources, coupled with growing pressure on Typhoon Force training facilities, assets, and resources due to force growth and export training requirements. Procuring one WLT, with an aim to procure a second, will significantly reduce the impact of training on operational environments and the FAF, whilst ensuring a consistent training output aligned with aircraft configurations at both MOBs.
High-fidelity WLT Ground Training Aids will support all initial and re-certification weapon load training. The requirement seeks the procurement of one standalone WLT initially, with the potential for a second WLT subject to affordability. 
As part of the Typhoon Force disposal strategy, two Tranche 1 Typhoon airframes have been made available for use by the manufacturer in constructing the WLTs, should they choose to do so. This approach offers environmental benefits by reducing the impact of standard aircraft disposal and may also provide efficiencies for the manufacturer. Please note that this will necessitate secure facilities and stringent security measures to safeguard the airframes and associated equipment throughout the process.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 80650000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 30/03/2026 to 31/03/2028

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F003912-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-01-16T13:56:09.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T06:31:13.369Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05970d