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

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Jun 2026 at 14:57

Planning

02 Oct 2025 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the tender stage for the procurement titled "The Provision of Military Airworthiness Reviews (Mil ARs)-UK1", aimed at providing specialist support for conducting Military Airworthiness Reviews. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting aircraft maintenance and repair services of military aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. The procurement adopts an open procedure method, with a gross value estimate of £6,450,000. Interested parties should note the submission deadline is on 13th July 2026, while enquiries can be made up to 26th June 2026. The contract is intended to cover services within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the defence sector, particularly those with capabilities in military aircraft maintenance and repair. Companies, especially SMEs, that specialise in such services can leverage this contract to expand their operations, particularly given the recurring nature of the contract. With a stringent evaluation focusing on both price and quality, businesses that can deliver high standards in specialised military support will find this tender a significant avenue for growth and enhanced market presence. The opportunity to renew the contract further provides a long-term growth prospect for successful bidders.

How relevant is this notice?

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).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 by 1 year or part thereof

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a65a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057277-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
£5,375,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,375,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-06-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
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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