Planning

BAS Twin Otter Maintenance

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 10:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BAS Twin Otter Maintenance" contract is currently in the planning stage, managed by the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract is a framework agreement intended for the maintenance and supply of spares for the Twin Otter aircrafts of the British Antarctic Survey. This service-oriented procurement falls under the aircraft maintenance services industry category. The planned timeframe for the contract period is from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2031, with a future notice date set for 3rd August 2026. The procurement will utilise a tender process, and it is primarily located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft maintenance services, particularly those familiar with framework agreements and capable of fulfilling long-term maintenance requirements. The contract is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive proposition for smaller companies looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in providing comprehensive maintenance solutions for aircraft will find this tender especially advantageous, offering the potential for growth through collaboration with a renowned public authority like UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BAS Twin Otter Maintenance

Notice Description

This is a framework agreement for the maintenance and spares of the Twin Otter aircrafts for the British Antarctic Survey.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048544-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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