This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2026 at 09:24

Award

30 Jun 2026 at 11:15

Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 12:12

Planning

02 Oct 2025 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement concluded by the Ministry of Defence for the "Provision of Specialist Support to Joint Aviation Command (JAC)" focuses on the delivery of Deputy Continuing Airworthiness Manager and Quality Managers services. This contract, particularly pertinent to the defence security industry, encompasses aircraft maintenance services primarily within the United Kingdom. Aviation Requirements Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Sherborne, UK, successfully secured the contract under an open procedure. The procurement process progressed through the tender, award, and contract stages, with the contract signed on 14th July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and run until 30th September 2029, with potential extensions. The entire process exemplified a strategic approach by the Ministry to engage specialist expertise for a robust continuity of airworthiness management.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in aircraft maintenance and airworthiness management. SMEs, particularly those within the defence sector capable of providing specialist aviation services, stand to benefit from such opportunities. Given the open procurement method and focus on most advantageous tender criteria, companies with strong technical capabilities and competitive pricing have the potential to secure future similar deals with the Ministry of Defence. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a firm's market positioning and networking in the defence industry, driving business expansion and elevating their service delivery capabilities.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Specialist Support to Joint Aviation Command (JAC)

Notice Description

Provision of Deputy Continuing Airworthiness Manager (DCAM) and Quality Managers to Joint Aviation Command (JAC) Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 1 option years (or part thereof) at the Authority's discretion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a65d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067093-2026
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
SME

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
£3,273,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,273,333 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,273,333 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,273,333 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVIATION REQUIREMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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