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title: "TRANSPARENCY NOTICE: BBMF Lancaster Maintenance Package & Tailplanes Replacement Phase 2 to 5"
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# TRANSPARENCY NOTICE: BBMF Lancaster Maintenance Package & Tailplanes Replacement Phase 2 to 5

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3c4d37c-bd81-4e1d-ac9d-27d33fd1d4c3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation, seeking services related to the maintenance and replacement of tailplanes for the Lancaster PA474 aircraft. This process was titled "TRANSPARENCY NOTICE: BBMF Lancaster Maintenance Package & Tailplanes Replacement Phase 2 to 5" and falls under the industry category of "Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment." The procurement method was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract was awarded on 1 December 2020, with a contract period running from 8 December 2020 to 30 June 2022. The total value of this contract was £1,400,000, with a minimum value of £1,369,000, located in Lincoln, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft maintenance, repair, and related engineering services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in manufacturing and maintaining aviation components, particularly in compliance with Military Aviation Authority Regulations, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The nature of this procurement creates avenues for innovation and growth in the aerospace sector, enabling suppliers to showcase their capabilities in providing complex engineering solutions and high-quality maintenance services.

## Notice

NOTE: THIS NOTICE IS FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY AND HAS ALREADY BEEN AWARDED. Research, design and manufacture of jigs tooling; manufacture of left and right tailplanes incl. all necessary fixtures and fittings in accordance with approved drawings; testing and certification; fitment to Lancaster PA474 of the left and right tailplanes including functional testing at the Contractor's premises to ensure compliance with the Military Aviation Authority Regulations including Mil Pt 145; and provision of a full documentation suite including Design Approved Organisation Scheme company approval for any changes or concessions to the original tailplane design. The Contractor will also be required to undertake a Lancaster Minor Maintenance and other specialist Out of Phase maintenance tasks in accordance with MOD approved data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6302c77-c4a6-44ef-8ae6-7de1655ade14 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 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 | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,369,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6302c77-c4a6-44ef-8ae6-7de1655ade14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6302c77-c4a6-44ef-8ae6-7de1655ade14
  15th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5b252c3-620d-426e-8b4e-cef2bea69cec

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support

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