Planning

Provision of Post Design Services (PDS) for BBMF Dakota

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

19 Sep 2025 at 12:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 Sep 2025 at 11:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 14:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'Provision of Post Design Services (PDS) for BBMF Dakota' is being handled by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, UK. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting aircraft maintenance services. Currently in the planning stage, this process includes a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice with a due date for expressions of interest by 10th October 2025. The contract, planned to commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2031, involves the provision of services related to the BBMF Dakota aircraft's design and maintenance. The procurement seeks suitably qualified suppliers to express their interest and suggest contract duration preferences.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in aircraft maintenance and design services. Companies with expertise in basic airframe, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, undercarriage systems, engine control, and avionics are well-suited for this opportunity. With a planned budget addressing above-threshold procurement and a potential for service contracts spanning several years, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business growth through a formal relationship with Defence Equipment and Support, while contributing to the maintenance and upgrade of vital defence equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Post Design Services (PDS) for BBMF Dakota

Notice Description

The proposed contract is for the provision of a Coordinating Design Organisation (CDO) and Post Design Services (PDS) in respect of the BBMF Dakota aircraft covering the following: basic airframe aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems undercarriage system (including braking) engine control systems, engine oil system aircraft electrical system (including avionics).

Planning Information

Through this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN), the Ministry of Defence seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified suppliers. Any interested supplier with the experience, capability and capacity to deliver this service are asked to register their interest by contacting the buyer at the details provided in this notice. In your expression of interest, please indicate your preferred duration of any potential future contract. This PMEN has been published for the purposes of Market Sounding and to assist in the determination of the procurement strategy. No formal procurement has been launched. This is not a commitment by the UK Ministry of Defence to place a contract or launch a tender in the future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051bac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058127-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment

50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 20262 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Isabelle Williamson
Contact Email
isabelle.williamson103@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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