Planning

The Provision of Specialist Support to Joint Aviation Command (JAC)-UK1

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

02 Oct 2025 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is initiating a procurement process for the provision of specialist support to the Joint Aviation Command in the UK, targeting an industry specialising in aircraft maintenance and repair services. This tender, titled "The Provision of Specialist Support to Joint Aviation Command (JAC)-UK1", is in the planning stage, with notable milestones including a future notice date set for 24 October 2025. The planned contract period is from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, having the flexibility to extend up to 31 March 2031. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing wide participation, and is conducted under the legal framework established by the UK legislative document 2023/54. The estimated maximum contract value is £6.6 million, with the procurement focusing on defence and security services in a defence security regime.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in military aircraft maintenance and repair services to engage with a high-value, long-term contract. Companies capable of providing Deputy Continuing Airworthiness Managers and Quality Managers to support the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their expertise. The suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is underscored, providing an excellent growth avenue for businesses capable of meeting the stringent requirements of defence contracts. Organisations eager to expand their footprint in the defence sector will find this tender an excellent vehicle for growth and strategic development.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Specialist Support to Joint Aviation Command (JAC)-UK1

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a65d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061556-2025
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
£5,500,000 £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
24 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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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