This public procurement record has 10 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2026 at 13:51

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

UK Export Finance has completed the Competitive Flexible procedure for the "General Aerospace Legal Panel Framework" contract focused on procuring external legal counsel services for aerospace sector transactions. Based in London, UK, this central government public authority aims to appoint successful suppliers after the expiry of the current contract on 26th May 2026. The procurement follows a selective approach under a framework agreement, with the contract starting on 27th May 2026 and ending on 26th May 2030. Key dates included the standstill period ending on 21st May 2026 and an expected contract signature by 26th May 2026. Legal services fall under the main procurement category, specifically involving aerospace assets, with a total contract value of £25 million.

The reprocurement of the General Aerospace Legal Panel Framework presents notable opportunities for large legal firms capable of offering specialised advice in financial support for aerospace transactions. Businesses with expertise in legal advisory, representation for financing aerospace assets, and understanding of international and ECA law are well-suited to compete. Successful firms such as White & Case LLP, Watson Farley & Williams LLP, and others have been awarded positions within this framework, indicating a competitive landscape where firms stand to gain substantial growth through long-standing contractual arrangements with UK Export Finance.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

General Aerospace Legal Panel Framework

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. The Competitive Flexible procedure has now been completed and UKEF is looking to award the contract to the successful suppliers following the standstill period.

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/043063-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 26 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-08-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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
5
Supplier Names

ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING

DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST

NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT

WATSON FARLEY & WILLIAMS

WHITE & CASE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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