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Provision of Post Design Services (PDS) for BBMF Dakota

Defence Equipment and Support

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2026 at 10:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Mar 2026 at 09:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 13:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

19 Sep 2025 at 13:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 Sep 2025 at 12:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 15:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. They sought to award a contract titled "Provision of Post Design Services (PDS) for BBMF Dakota" focusing on services within the aircraft maintenance industry, specifically under CPV code 50211100 for aircraft maintenance services. The procurement followed an open procedure method, with a tender period ending on 16th February 2026, and an award phase concluding on 31st March 2026. The signed contract commenced on 1st May 2026 and is due to run until 31st March 2029, with possibilities for extensions. The value of the contract was agreed at £1,200,000, with the potential total value reaching £1,400,000 including renewals.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in aircraft systems and maintenance, particularly those capable of delivering post design services for historic aircraft models like the BBMF Dakota. Large enterprises, similar to the awarded supplier, Marshall of Cambridge Aerospace Limited, which already possess expertise in aerospace solutions, are well-suited to advance their business growth through such contracts. The tender's scope including basic airframe, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and avionics demands proficiency in a diverse array of technical specialisations. Companies with proven technical capacity and economic strength have opportunities to engage in long-duration contracts with potential extensions, offering stability and the prospect of further procurement opportunities with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Post Design Services (PDS) for BBMF Dakota

Notice Description

This tender is being launched 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).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 2 x 12 month options to extend plus options to add additional in-scope work

Renewal: 2 x 12 month options to extend

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/054130-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£830,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£830,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 20265 months to go
Award Date
16 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Equipment and Support
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Marshall Of Cambridge Aerospace Limited

Further Information

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