Tender

715755459 LSP Flapjack UK 4 Tender Notice

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom, involves an open procedure to design and produce hydraulic flapjack parts for the BBMF Lancaster aircraft, as outlined in tender ID "715755459 LSP Flapjack UK 4 Tender Notice." This active procurement falls under the services category with a focus on aircraft repair and mechanical engineering, showcasing the tender's industrial classification. Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 16th March 2026, with tender submissions closing by 27th March 2026. The contract, valued at up to £675,000 GBP, is expected to start on 4th May 2026 and may extend up to 3rd July 2029, reflecting defence and security special regime regulations. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically via the Defence Sourcing Portal.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in mechanical engineering and aircraft repair services, particularly those with expertise in hydraulic systems. It provides a chance to engage in a high-profile defence project with potential further contract extensions for in-scope activities. Companies possessing strong technical capabilities, especially in compliance with ITT technical requirements, and a competitive bid pricing structure assessed through a weighted value for money criteria would be well-suited for this contract. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in defence equipment support could leverage this opportunity for substantial market presence.

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Notice Title

715755459 LSP Flapjack UK 4 Tender Notice

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for the provision of services for the design and production of the BBMF Lancaster aircraft hydraulic flapjack part, quantity two. The Lancaster aircraft is currently undergoing maintenance. One hydraulic flapjack must be provided by November 2026, and the second by June 2027. This contract contains core work, for the provision of the hydraulic flapjack cylinder and end cap (FJC + EC), and an option, for the additional cost for the provision of the entire hydraulic flapjack unit (FJA). The Authority will determine whether this option shall be exercised after contract award. The supplier for this work must be compliant with the technical requirements set out in the ITT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract contains an option, for the additional cost for the provision of the entire hydraulic flapjack unit (FJA). The Authority is currently assessing whether this additional work will be required, and the outcome of this investigation will determine whether or not the option is exercised after the contract is awarded.

Renewal: Potential extension by two years for in-scope activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017502-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50211200 - Aircraft repair services

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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