Tender

Surface Finishing Delivery

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

22 Apr 2026 at 10:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure a Surface Finishing Delivery capability under a competitive flexible procedure, with the process managed in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. This tender pertains to the maintenance and corrosion control required for fixed and rotary wing aircraft and Airfield Support Equipment, suitable for RAF stations across the UK and certain overseas bases. The procurement stage is currently active with the Expression of Interest deadline set for 15th May 2026. Interested parties have until 30th April 2026 for pre-submission enquiries. The total value of the contract is estimated at £95,000,000 GBP, including VAT, and encompasses a contract period expected to run from April 2027 through April 2037, with an extension option based on performance and strategic needs.

This procurement presents extensive opportunities for growth for businesses skilled in aircraft and military support services. The contract is well-suited for firms experienced in corrosion control, aircraft repair, and maintenance. The selective procurement method invites competent businesses to complete a Pre-Selection Questionnaire (PSQ), after which successful candidates will proceed to the tender stage for further negotiation and evaluation. The process prioritises quality, technical merit, and social value to ensure Defence-specific requirements are robustly met, making it ideal for enterprises with strong technical capabilities and innovative approaches within the defence sector. This tender can significantly bolster a business's portfolio by affiliating with central government bodies, potentially leading to long-term strategic partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Surface Finishing Delivery

Notice Description

"The User requires a Surface Finishing capability for fixed and rotary wing aircraft, in order to support the maintenance of the airworthiness of the platforms in question as mandated by the respective Platform Engineering Authorities. The user also requires a Surface Finishing capability for Airfield Support Equipment (ASE) which includes MT (Mechanical Transport) and GSE (Ground Support Equipment), in order to assist in corrosion control and visual signature control in accordance with current policies. Finally, the capability will also be required to undertake miscellaneous station support tasks (e.g., production of signage). These requirements are to be readily accessible when required by all RAF stations in the UK and by UK Strategic Command (UKStratCom) Permanent Joint Operating bases (PJOBs) overseas".

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The option to extend the contract for up to two years may be exercised where this represents value for money, maintains continuity of critical Defence capability, and mitigates operational and transition risk. The decision will be informed by performance against contractual KPIs, market conditions, and the Authority's future procurement strategy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068843
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036483-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft

35610000 - Military aircrafts

50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment

50211200 - Aircraft repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£95,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 30 Apr 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NAPHILL
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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