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17 Jun 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Aviation Authority has completed a procurement process titled "AI Regulation Review" focused on consultancy services in the aerospace sector. This involves assessing AI use cases within the industry and examining regulatory approaches to AI oversight. The procurement process was limited and below threshold, indicating some competition limitations. The effective date of the award was 17th June 2026, with contract activities spanning from this date until 31st August 2026, extendable until 30th November 2026. The procurement falls under the "services" category and involves various UK regions including UKC and UKJ. The legal basis is aligned with UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender provides an opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in transport systems and technical analysis services, particularly those with experience in AI and aerospace. Large firms like FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY LIMITED, which has been awarded the contract, are well-suited to participate. The potential for contract renewal and options for further work based on successful core contract delivery may offer business expansion opportunities. Businesses that can provide comprehensive sector landscape assessments and regulatory strategy development would benefit significantly from engaging in such procurements.

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Notice Title

AI Regulation Review

Notice Description

Provision of consultancy services to firstly undertake a sector landscape assessment identifying and analysing AI use cases across aerospace, and, secondly review of how other regulators approach is to using AI to enable effective oversight.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b6a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056955-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH6 0YR
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Langley Green & Tushmore
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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