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CSP25689 - Inspection of DHC-8 MSN 614

UK SPACE AGENCY

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24 Feb 2026 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency is conducting a direct procurement process for the inspection of DHC-8 MSN 614, with finalisation plans completed as of 24th February 2026. Situated at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Didcot, United Kingdom, this contract falls under the engineering services category and is focussed on a specific maintenance activity without competition, due to the ongoing maintenance by the chosen supplier. The procurement was awarded to SAMCO Aircraft Maintenance BV, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) from the Netherlands. The contract is set to commence on 25th July 2026 and conclude by 25th December 2026, with a total value of £21,500.

This procurement provides opportunities for businesses that specialise in aircraft engineering services, especially those experienced in maintenance and inspections of aircraft. While this specific tender was not competitively bid, organisations looking to establish relationships with public entities such as the UK Space Agency may consider future openings in this sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with niche expertise in aircraft maintenance could find significant growth potential through partnering with larger entities, increasing their visibility and credibility in the industry. Moreover, maintaining a presence in such tenders could help SMEs in securing similar kinds of contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

CSP25689 - Inspection of DHC-8 MSN 614

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition, this is due to the on going maintenance the supplier is doing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016470-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2026 - 25 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SPACE AGENCY
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0DF
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAMCO AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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