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UKRI-5709 BAS Glider Service Repairs 390

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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25 Feb 2026 at 11:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the servicing of the G2 Slocum glider, led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), has reached the award stage for the contracting opportunity titled "UKRI-5709 BAS Glider Service Repairs 390". This falls under the service category for the repair and maintenance of aircraft, with the procurement method being direct and below the threshold without competition. The location of the buyer is Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UK, and the contract has been awarded to Teledyne Webb Research, a supplier based in North Falmouth, United States. The contract period commenced on 28th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 12th March 2026, with the award date being 27th January 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the aviation maintenance and repair sector. Teledyne Webb Research, a large-scale firm not classified as VCSE, has been identified as the awarded supplier, indicating that businesses with expertise in specialised glider repairs may find similar opportunities lucrative. Since UKRI operates within the public authority of the central government, future procurement processes may arise due to ongoing research and innovation needs, making it advantageous for businesses in the aerospace and defence sectors to cultivate partnership opportunities with UKRI for long-term collaboration and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5709 BAS Glider Service Repairs 390

Notice Description

Service and repair of existing G2 Slocum glider (serial number 390)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065bd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016805-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50211000 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,828 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 12 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
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

TELEDYNE WEBB RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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