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Legal advice - Aircraft Substitution

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Export Finance, located in London, has completed the tender process for providing legal advice regarding aircraft substitution, with a focus on Boeing 787 financings. The procurement falls under the legal advisory and representation industry category and was awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting the selective procurement method. The contracting process concluded with the award being activated on 25th February 2026, and the contract period runs from 26th February 2026 until 25th February 2027. This contract represents significant business potential, with a value of £300,000 GBP associated with the award.

This procurement provides an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the legal services sector, to engage with a significant government buyer in the form of UK Export Finance. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, indicating a potential for smaller and community-focused enterprises to gain a foothold in government contracts. The framework used in this procurement suggests streamlined processes for established businesses familiar with complex financial arrangements within the aviation sector. Business growth can be fostered through this high-value contract, encouraging interested parties to explore similar opportunities for gaining competitive advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal advice - Aircraft Substitution

Notice Description

Legal advice in respect of adhoc amendments and supplements to UKEF supported financings of various Boeing 787 aircraft

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3bb56c4-8f00-4977-8dcc-f4d0174226bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d262751-8f4c-4741-8bc8-92ef16e95bee
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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