Tender

General Aerospace Legal Panel Framework - Tender Notice

UK EXPORT FINANCE

This public procurement record has 9 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

18 Nov 2025 at 14:32

Tender

22 Oct 2025 at 16:22

PlanningUpdate

20 Oct 2025 at 08:33

PlanningUpdate

13 Oct 2025 at 12:13

PlanningUpdate

19 Sep 2025 at 11:08

Planning

17 Jul 2025 at 11:43

PlanningUpdate

17 Jul 2025 at 11:41

PlanningUpdate

02 Jul 2025 at 12:52

Planning

24 Apr 2025 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The General Aerospace Legal Panel Framework tender, issued by UK Export Finance (UKEF), seeks external legal services for the aerospace sector. This tender, located in London, is in the Tender Update stage with the aim of reprocurement before the existing framework contract expires on 26th May 2026. With a competitive flexible procedure, the procurement method is selective, involving a three-stage process. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 24th November 2025 and the award period concluding on 13th May 2026. The core industry category is Legal advisory and representation services, with a total contract value of £30,000,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms specialising in the aerospace sector. Businesses offering technical capability, social value, and competitive pricing will find this contract a valuable addition to their portfolios. Furthermore, the framework agreement allows for closed competition alongside potential reopenings, offering sustained opportunities for growth. Legal organisations with expertise in financial transactions within aerospace, particularly those experienced in handling complex contracts and jurisdictional advisories under international law, are well-placed to bid for this framework.

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Notice Title

General Aerospace Legal Panel Framework - Tender Notice

Notice Description

UKEF has a requirement to procure services of external legal counsel to advise it in relation to the financial support it provides for transactions in the aerospace sector. In order to facilitate this, UKEF is looking to reprocure the General Aerospace Legal Panel Framework Contract, which is due to expire on 26th May 2026. Full details of the Authority's requirements can be found in the attached ITP, specifically at Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) included in Appendix C.

Planning Information

We would like to notify you of a potential upcoming requirement, and by doing so we are keen to understand where the market stands in terms of its provision. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks information relating to the establishing of a framework for a General Aerospace Legal Panel. This framework will consist of between 4 and 6 suppliers who are able to provide specialist legal advice and services in connection with support provided by UKEF in respect of the export of aircraft, aircraft engines and other aerospace assets and services. This includes but is not limited to the following areas in respect of these aerospace workstreams: financing aerospace assets, services and projects, Export Credit Agency (ECA) financing, international law and jurisdictional advice and the Authority's statutory framework. Responses are invited to support UKEF in building their specification and contract documentation. To obtain the full RFI document including timelines and how to respond please email commercial@ukexportfinance.gov.uk with the reference 'GALP RFI' by no later than 29 Jul 25. To note, the engagement deadline of 01 Aug 25 is for completed RFIs to be returned UKEF by email to commercial@ukexportfinance.gov.uk with the reference 'GALP RFI Response' UKEF reserve the right not to proceed with this procurement and nothing in this RFI shall constitute a commitment to instigating a formal procurement process. No information provided by a Potential Provider in response to this RFI will be carried forward, used or acknowledged in any way for the purpose of evaluating the Potential Provider, in any subsequent formal procurement process that may take place. Full details of the conditions of the RFI can be found in the RFI document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05071d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074815-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 26 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-08-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukexportfinance.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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