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SUPPLY CHAIN NOTICE - Calibration Services For Tooling Supporting Boeing, Vertical Lift Helicopters.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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28 Jul 2026 at 13:22

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Summary of the contracting process

Boeing Defence UK, in association with the Ministry of Defence, seeks expressions of interest for calibration services for Chinook and Apache tooling at multiple sites in the South East of England. This procurement is in the tender stage with a deadline for interested suppliers to respond by 21st August 2026. The industry category is aircraft maintenance services, with an estimated contract value of £12,000. The procurement process aligns with Boeing's internal best practices, not bound by public contract regulations.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the aircraft maintenance industry to establish or enhance their relationship with Boeing Defence UK and the Ministry of Defence. Businesses capable of providing calibrated tooling services, especially those already members of JOSCAR, are well-suited to compete in this process. Successful suppliers can benefit from potential long-term partnerships and exposure to future procurement activities governed by BDUK standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SUPPLY CHAIN NOTICE - Calibration Services For Tooling Supporting Boeing, Vertical Lift Helicopters.

Notice Description

Boeing Defence UK (Boeing) is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from potential suppliers for the provision of: - Aircraft Chinook and Apache derivative tooling calibration services across multiple sites in the South East of England. To submit an EOI, potential subcontractors must complete and submit a pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ). Following review of the EOI, BDUK will be shortlisting potential subcontractors that will be invited to respond to a request for quotation (RFQ). If you are a member of JOSCAR, please include your member number in your response. Boeing will carry out its pre-qualification and procurement in accordance with Boeing procurement best practices and procedures. These processes cannot and shall not be deemed to be public procurement processes for the purposes of the public contract regulations 2015 or the Defence and security public contracts regulations 2011. Accordingly, in line with its current procurement best practices and procedures, Boeing will notify candidates in writing whether they have been successful in their EOI and will proceed to the tender stage, or whether their EOI has been unsuccessful. Boeing's decision on the candidates it takes forward to the tender stage is final, within its sole discretion and cannot be appealed Additional information: Please note that participating in this opportunity requires completing a prequalification questionnaire. Please be aware that any future procurement activity will be subject to a Proprietary Information Agreement with Boeing and contracts will be based on BDUK Standard General Provisions (UKGPs) and the Ministry of Defence Customer Contract Requirements (CCR).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ec1cc20-83fb-44be-b6c9-1785c40d12ab
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - OTHER
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
B16 1EJ
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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