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title: "Manufacture of Lancaster Tailplanes and Minor Depth Maintenance"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, FAST AIR SUPPORT TEAM (FAST)"
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# Manufacture of Lancaster Tailplanes and Minor Depth Maintenance

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, FAST AIR SUPPORT TEAM (FAST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cd9e772-3b50-41e4-8097-2aa198a6032b

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the manufacture of Lancaster tailplanes and associated maintenance for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Lancaster B1 aircraft. The buying organisation is the Ministry of Defence, Combat Air, Fast Air Support Team (FAST), located in Lincoln, UK. This contract, which is worth £1,389,000, has been awarded following its completion stage, with the contract period running from 8 December 2020 to 30 June 2022. The procurement method was classified as 'Other', and the related industry category falls under repair, maintenance, and associated services for aircraft and other equipment.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the aerospace and maintenance sectors, particularly those specialised in aircraft repair and refurbishment. Companies that are well-suited to compete include SMEs that have expertise in aviation maintenance or those with prior experience working on military aircraft. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can expand their market presence within the defence sector and establish long-term relationships with government bodies.

## Notice

Manufacture and fitment of new left and right tail planes for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's (BBMF) Lancaster B1 aircraft together with other Depth maintenance activity including Minor Maintenance. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-LINCOLN: Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c7c6294-36c7-496a-b100-0d2f7e421510 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,389,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,389,000 |
| 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, COMBAT AIR, FAST AIR SUPPORT TEAM (FAST) |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN4 4SY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | East Lindsey |
| Electoral ward | Coningsby & Mareham |
| Westminster constituency | Louth and Horncastle |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRCRAFT RESTORATION COMPANY T/A PROPSHOP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2021 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c7c6294-36c7-496a-b100-0d2f7e421510

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c7c6294-36c7-496a-b100-0d2f7e421510
  17th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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