Planning

The Provision of Military Airworthiness Reviews (Mil ARs)-UK1

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

02 Oct 2025 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Provision of Military Airworthiness Reviews (Mil ARs) is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom. This open procedure, belonging to the services category, focuses on specialized defence and security needs. Set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2031, the procurement is in the planning stage as of now, with further notices anticipated by 17th October 2025. Interested parties should note the key location for these services is within the UK, with the procurement valued at approximately £7.8 million, grossing to around £9.3 million.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in aircraft maintenance and repair services, particularly those specializing in military aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. It favours small and medium enterprises (SMEs), providing a lucrative opportunity to engage with the UK's Ministry of Defence and expand their portfolio within the defence sector. With the procurement being conducted through an open procedure, businesses that are capable of delivering high-quality airworthiness management services will find this an ideal opportunity to gain a foothold in a specialised market.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Military Airworthiness Reviews (Mil ARs)-UK1

Notice Description

The Joint Aviation Command (JAC) Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) specialist support contract for conducting Military Airworthiness Reviews (Mil ARs).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a65a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061551-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services

50650000 - Repair and maintenance services of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,827,681 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2025Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Commercial Officer
Contact Email
army-comrcl-procure-fa-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

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