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title: "Legal advice - Aircraft Substitution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a3bb56c4-8f00-4977-8dcc-f4d0174226bd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK EXPORT FINANCE"
published: "2026-03-18"
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# Legal advice - Aircraft Substitution

Buyer: UK EXPORT FINANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3bb56c4-8f00-4977-8dcc-f4d0174226bd

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## Summary

UK Export Finance, located in London, has completed the tender process for providing legal advice regarding aircraft substitution, with a focus on Boeing 787 financings. The procurement falls under the legal advisory and representation industry category and was awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting the selective procurement method. The contracting process concluded with the award being activated on 25th February 2026, and the contract period runs from 26th February 2026 until 25th February 2027. This contract represents significant business potential, with a value of £300,000 GBP associated with the award.

This procurement provides an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the legal services sector, to engage with a significant government buyer in the form of UK Export Finance. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, indicating a potential for smaller and community-focused enterprises to gain a foothold in government contracts. The framework used in this procurement suggests streamlined processes for established businesses familiar with complex financial arrangements within the aviation sector. Business growth can be fostered through this high-value contract, encouraging interested parties to explore similar opportunities for gaining competitive advantage.

## Notice

Legal advice in respect of adhoc amendments and supplements to UKEF supported financings of various Boeing 787 aircraft

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d262751-8f4c-4741-8bc8-92ef16e95bee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | UK EXPORT FINANCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 09:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d262751-8f4c-4741-8bc8-92ef16e95bee
- 18 Mar 2026 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d262751-8f4c-4741-8bc8-92ef16e95bee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d262751-8f4c-4741-8bc8-92ef16e95bee
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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