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RAF Cranwell AOS - TSP

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Oct 2025 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for a Technical Support Provider (TSP) to assist with the Aircraft Operating Surface (AOS) and Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) refurbishment at RAF Cranwell, located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. Classified under the industry category of "Aircraft operating services" and "Construction consultancy services," this procurement process has reached the award stage with a contract value of £299,393.69. The procurement was carried out through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract spans from 2nd October 2025 to 29th December 2026, with the award publicly announced on 27th October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the service sector, particularly those specialising in technical and consultancy support services for aeronautical projects. While the opportunity was awarded to Ramboll UK Limited, businesses that have similar capabilities might consider engaging with similar future opportunities possibly arising from defence and aeronautical projects. Given the selective procurement method and existing framework agreements, large enterprises with the necessary scale and capacity were particularly well-suited to participate in this contract. Those seeking to grow in this sector might focus on building relationships and achieving accreditation to join relevant frameworks to ensure competitiveness in future tenders.

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Notice Title

RAF Cranwell AOS - TSP

Notice Description

This procurement was to appoint a Technical Support Provider (TSP) to support the Aircraft Operating Surface (AOS) and Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) refurbishment at RAF Cranwell. The contract has been awarded and this notice is for transparency purposes only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7853622d-bfa3-4252-bdad-c39d050b0550
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/978a7bf6-e9c2-4349-8474-2adaee7a1f25
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

60445000 - Aircraft operating services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£299,393 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£299,393 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 29 Dec 2026 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAMBOLL

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