Award

Provision of the Refurbishment of the Lynx Main Rotor Head Training Aid

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

01 Sep 2025 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process overseen by the Ministry of Defence, the contract for the refurbishment of the Lynx Main Rotor Head Training Aid, located in MOD Lyneham, has been awarded. The procurement, classified in the CPV under "Rotors", falls under the services category in the South West region of the UK. Initiated via an open procedure, it was managed below the financial threshold for such tenders. The tender stage concluded on 30th July 2025, and the contract commenced on 31st July 2025 to run through 30th July 2026. The contract, valued at £68,750, was awarded to Aptilium Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in England. The procurement award stage was completed on 1st September 2025.

The refurbishment project presents a significant opportunity for SMEs in the rotor or engineering services sector, providing a chance to engage with a major government department. Businesses with expertise in military equipment refurbishment and those capable of meeting the specified deliverables within the South West locale will find this procurement particularly beneficial. Given the Ministry of Defence's ongoing need for maintenance and modernisation of training aids, successful delivery could lead to further opportunities. The open procurement method indicates a preference for encouraging diverse and competitive market participation, particularly favouring SMEs eager to expand their government contract portfolio.

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Notice Title

Provision of the Refurbishment of the Lynx Main Rotor Head Training Aid

Notice Description

The Authority is publishing a Contract Award Notice for its requirement to refurbish the Lynx Main Rotor Head Training Aid situated in MOD Lyneham.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c4c06fb-0eb6-42ee-9991-e266507e2fd2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5062937e-3fb9-4e5d-bc52-998ada403cf1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42113171 - Rotors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
morgan.buckley116@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV7 3EX
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Shifnal South and Cosford
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APTILIUM

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