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title: "Provision of the Refurbishment of the Lynx Main Rotor Head Training Aid"
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# Provision of the Refurbishment of the Lynx Main Rotor Head Training Aid

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c4c06fb-0eb6-42ee-9991-e266507e2fd2

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## Summary

In a recent procurement process overseen by the Ministry of Defence, the contract for the refurbishment of the Lynx Main Rotor Head Training Aid, located in MOD Lyneham, has been awarded. The procurement, classified in the CPV under "Rotors", falls under the services category in the South West region of the UK. Initiated via an open procedure, it was managed below the financial threshold for such tenders. The tender stage concluded on 30th July 2025, and the contract commenced on 31st July 2025 to run through 30th July 2026. The contract, valued at £68,750, was awarded to Aptilium Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in England. The procurement award stage was completed on 1st September 2025.

The refurbishment project presents a significant opportunity for SMEs in the rotor or engineering services sector, providing a chance to engage with a major government department. Businesses with expertise in military equipment refurbishment and those capable of meeting the specified deliverables within the South West locale will find this procurement particularly beneficial. Given the Ministry of Defence's ongoing need for maintenance and modernisation of training aids, successful delivery could lead to further opportunities. The open procurement method indicates a preference for encouraging diverse and competitive market participation, particularly favouring SMEs eager to expand their government contract portfolio.

## Notice

The Authority is publishing a Contract Award Notice for its requirement to refurbish the Lynx Main Rotor Head Training Aid situated in MOD Lyneham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5062937e-3fb9-4e5d-bc52-998ada403cf1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,750 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV7 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Shifnal South and Cosford |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APTILIUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42113171 - Rotors

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5062937e-3fb9-4e5d-bc52-998ada403cf1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5062937e-3fb9-4e5d-bc52-998ada403cf1
  1st September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2b25e9c-cbe2-40b1-b04b-320881facf41
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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