Planning

F-35 Squadron RAF Marham Construction-UK1a

DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION

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PlanningUpdate

23 May 2025 at 10:39

Planning

13 May 2025 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation, a central government public authority based in Lichfield, has announced a planned procurement process for the construction of infrastructure for an additional F-35 squadron at RAF Marham. This falls under the industry category of construction work for airfields. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a substantial contract value of £90 million (gross value £108 million) and is set to adhere to the legal framework established by the UK Public Contracts Regulations. The procurement is anticipated to commence with further notices from 1st September 2025. The contract work is planned to begin on 2nd February 2026 and conclude by 30th March 2029, indicating a significant and extended project timeline.

This tender represents a considerable business growth opportunity for construction firms, particularly those specialising in large-scale infrastructure projects. Companies with experience in military or specialised airfield construction will find this opportunity particularly suitable, given the specialised nature and scale of the work required. The significant contract value provides the potential for substantial financial returns as well as a prestigious addition to any construction firm's portfolio of government projects. Furthermore, being part of this framework could lead to future work on similar specialised projects, offering long-term business development prospects.

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Notice Title

F-35 Squadron RAF Marham Construction-UK1a

Notice Description

Procurement for the construction of infrastructure for the second frontline F35 sqn at RAF Marham. Under Crown Commercial Service framework RM6267 (CWAS2). The information in this UK1 Pipeline Notice is purely for information, and no further details are available at this stage. Please do not contact the DIO contracting authority regarding this UK1 Pipeline Notice. Further details will be provided in a future tender notice if the opportunity progresses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05123f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026024-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45235110 - Construction work for airfields

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
louise.tribe100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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