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title: "715746456 - Provision of Tecnam P2006T Rapid Prototyping Air Platform"
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# 715746456 - Provision of Tecnam P2006T Rapid Prototyping Air Platform

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e51007f0-2377-4506-bfb8-421ce319ed9d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a defence and security contract titled "715746456 - Provision of Tecnam P2006T Rapid Prototyping Air Platform" awarded on 11th February 2026. This procurement involved a direct award to CFS Aeroproducts Ltd, located in Warwick, United Kingdom, with no optional periods and specific tasks authorised through Task Authorisation Forms. The contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, covering services within the research, testing and scientific technical simulator sector. The procurement was conducted under a non-competitive negotiated process due to specific legislative allowances as per PA 2023 section 5. The total value of the contract stands at £241,666.63, and it includes delivery addresses such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and others worldwide.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in military research and technology, particularly those with capabilities in design engineering, manufacturing, and certification work. As the contract is awarded directly, businesses with similar service offerings might consider positioning themselves for future contracts by developing niche expertise and capabilities that align with Ministry of Defence requirements. Although the contract is not directly open to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) desirability, large enterprises capable of meeting the rigorous standards of defence contracts are well-placed to explore collaborative efforts or subcontracting arrangements that align with the overall objectives of such defence projects.

## Notice

UK7 Contract Details Notice. Regulated below-threshold (PA 2023 section 5) direct award defence and security contract. No optional period/s. Additional requirements to support specific project related tasks are defined and authorised through Task Authorisation Forms (TAFs). TAFs shall be used to capture additional flying hours, plus any design engineering, manufacturing and certification work that may be required. The contract was awarded directly to a supplier that is not an excluded supplier. Direct award justification applies in accordance with section 41 and schedule 5, para 2 (c) and para 7 (a) and (b) of the PA 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff6b7960-b54b-4330-998c-6dfbe4b3d007 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award - Non competitive negotiated |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £241,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £241,666 |
| 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 | WALTER'S ASH, HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CFS AEROPRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff6b7960-b54b-4330-998c-6dfbe4b3d007

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff6b7960-b54b-4330-998c-6dfbe4b3d007
  16th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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