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Future of Flight: BSI Flex 1906

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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ContractTermination

13 Apr 2026 at 08:03

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
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20 Nov 2025 at 16:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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17 Sep 2025 at 13:57

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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12 Sep 2025 at 15:02

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The "Future of Flight: BSI Flex 1906" procurement process was initiated by the Department for Transport, a central government public authority based in London. This tender is part of the services category and focuses on the aviation industry with the goal of updating standard practices related to the future of flight. Initially awarded under the direct procurement method, the contract was active between 21 November 2025 and the 31st of March 2026, however, it was terminated as of 13 April 2026 having been previously completed. The procurement process followed UK legislative requirements under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, highlighting its significance within the regulated public contracting domain.

This tender offers unique opportunities for business growth, predominantly for firms involved in research services and standards creation within the aviation sector. Although the direct award method limited the competitive tendering to the British Standards Institution due to their pre-existing ownership of the required standards, businesses situated as research or consultancy services providers in this field may find prospective avenues by fostering direct partnerships or collaborations for future procurements. Companies should be positioned to leverage specialised knowledge and expertise in the development and implementation of aviation standards to participate successfully in similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future of Flight: BSI Flex 1906

Notice Description

Requirement to update Standard Future of Flight: BSI PAS

Procurement Information

BSI are the only organisation that can create a new standard

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0599a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033044-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£129,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BSI STANDARDS INSTITUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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