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WAMS Sustainment

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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07 Nov 2025 at 16:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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08 Oct 2025 at 14:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Bristol, has concluded a procurement process titled "WAMS Sustainment," which falls under the services industry category. This contract involves the maintenance and inspection of Wrap Around Maintenance Staging systems used with UK F-35 air vehicles, as per the procurement method specified as direct and below the threshold, hence conducted without competition. The award was made on 6th October 2025, with the contract active from this date until 6th October 2027, with a potential one-year extension. Located in the United Kingdom, this process is already in the contract stage, having recently updated its award and contract details on 7th November 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in aviation maintenance services, specifically those capable of managing safety systems like fall arrest equipment. The primary supplier, Aviation Spares & Repairs Limited, identified as an SME, exemplifies the type of businesses that are well-suited to leverage such contracts for growth. With the contract valued at £61,200 gross, including potential ad-hoc repairs, there is room for SMEs to expand their service offerings within the aviation industry. Businesses with expertise in aircraft maintenance and repair can find valuable opportunities to partner with government entities like the Ministry of Defence on specialised and long-term projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WAMS Sustainment

Notice Description

Wrap Around Maintenance Staging (WAMS) is a Fall Arrest and access system designed for use with UK F-35 air vehicles. It provides access for inspection and maintenance tasks, while providing fall arrest mitigating the risk while Working at Height on the Aircraft. The Contractor shall perform annual inspections and certification on all sets of WAMS currently in use.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aac4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072192-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34969200 - Passenger boarding stairs for aircraft

50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
deslightning-commercial@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVIATION SPARES & REPAIRS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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