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UKRI-6079 NERC - Storage, maintenance and decommissioning services of Aircraft

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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02 Jun 2026 at 09:21

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02 Jun 2026 at 09:14

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded a procurement process under the title "UKRI-6079 NERC - Storage, maintenance and decommissioning services of Aircraft." This project is placed within the industry category related to repair, maintenance, and associated services for aircraft. The procurement method used was a direct award due to the technical reasons precluding competition. The location involved encompasses the region of Swindon, Wiltshire, within the United Kingdom. The tender for this process was completed with the award decision made on 19th May 2026. The contract period is set from 1st July 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a possible extension of an additional six months, reaching its maximum extent by 30th September 2027.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in aircraft services, particularly those skilled in storage, maintenance, and decommissioning tasks. With UKRI acting as the buyer, this contract is a significant asset for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in governmental projects. Companies that can support and provide technical expertise to maintain the aircraft services will find this project well-suited to their capabilities, potentially garnering further contracts in the public sector. Avalon Aero Ltd, identified as the supplier, exemplifies the type of business suited to these opportunities, indicating a favourable business environment for SMEs within the UK's central government procurement framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6079 NERC - Storage, maintenance and decommissioning services of Aircraft

Notice Description

The appointment of a supplier for the provision of Storage, maintenance and decommissioning services of FAAM Aircraft.

Procurement Information

Competition is absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051736-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVALON AERO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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