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General Aerospace Legal Panel Framework

UK Export Finance

This public procurement record has 11 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2026 at 12:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

11 May 2026 at 14:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

18 Nov 2025 at 14:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

22 Oct 2025 at 17:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

20 Oct 2025 at 09:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

13 Oct 2025 at 13:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

19 Sep 2025 at 12:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

17 Jul 2025 at 12:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

17 Jul 2025 at 12:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

02 Jul 2025 at 13:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

24 Apr 2025 at 15:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Export Finance has awarded a contract for the General Aerospace Legal Panel Framework, providing legal advisory services in the aerospace sector. Located in London, this contract involves the provision of external legal counsel to advise on financial transactions and support. The procurement method used was a selective, competitive flexible procedure. The contract was signed on 29th May 2026, with a period extending until 28th May 2030, having a gross value of £30 million. This procurement process has successfully reached the award stage as of 2nd July 2026, with several large law firms participating as suppliers.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for well-established legal firms specialising in the aerospace industry. Firms with capabilities in providing complex legal services, such as international law, ECA financing, and legal representation, will find this contract advantageous. Given the substantial contract value and the prominence of UK Export Finance as a central government public authority, participating firms can enhance their market presence and expand their portfolio in legal advisory services within the aerospace sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

General Aerospace Legal Panel Framework

Notice Description

General Aerospace Legal Panel Framework for legal advice services.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05071d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062190-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
29 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2026 - 28 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-08-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Export Finance
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
Postcode Area
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 LLP

DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST LLP

NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT LLP

WATSON FARLEY & WILLIAMS LLP

WHITE & CASE LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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