--- title: "Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - PA474 Lancaster Major Maintenance & Component Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0506e8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0506e8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0506e8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0506e8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-04-24" --- # Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - PA474 Lancaster Major Maintenance & Component Support Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0506e8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0506e8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0506e8.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the United Kingdom has initiated a public procurement process under the title "Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - PA474 Lancaster Major Maintenance & Component Support." This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance of aircraft, and is located within the UK's Lincoln region. As of 24th April 2025, the procurement is in the tender stage with submissions to be completed by 7th May 2025. The competitive process involves negotiation and seeks suppliers with selective procurement method experience. The contract is valued at £3.5 million, with work commencing from 1st July 2025. The industry category is specifically tailored for repair and maintenance services of aircraft, with opportunities for businesses to engage in significant refurbishment projects. This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for companies specialising in aircraft maintenance and repair, particularly those with experience in handling vintage and historical aircraft. Businesses equipped with the necessary infrastructure, such as hangar space at a suitable paved airfield, and holding relevant approvals such as the BCAR A8-23 (M1) could find significant growth potential in winning this contract. Additionally, companies with the capability to supply, maintain, repair, and overhaul Lancaster airframe components will be highly competitive candidates. This project, conducted by the Defence Equipment and Support team, will appeal particularly to suppliers with a workforce comprising suitably qualified and experienced personnel, offering a platform to harness expertise in aeronautical design and component support. ## Notice BBMF PA474 Lancaster Major Maintenance & Component Support ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Project Team within Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is preparing to let a new Contract for Lancaster Bomber Maintenance. The Authority's scope of requirement includes: 1. Major Maintenance, IAW the Aircraft Document Set including additional and emergent work. 2. Design and Manufacture of Jigs & Tools, procurement of long lead materiel and technical preparation activity to support the replacement of the Front Main Spar, which is due for replacement in c.2029/2030. For clarity the actual Main Spar replacement activity does not form part of this contract requirement. 3. Supply, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of Lancaster Airframe Components IAW approved Technical Information. For clarity engine and propellor component support does not form part of this contract requirement. The Supplier delivering The Lancaster contract would need at commencement of the contract: 1. Experience in delivering maintenance of large historic aircraft with Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) as part of the extant workforce. 2. A minimum of a BCAR A8-23 (M1) approval with appropriate Component Maintenance codes. 3. The maintenance location must have infrastructure in situ (hangar space) to accommodate the Lancaster, noting the aircraft has a wingspan of 102ft/31m 4. The maintenance location must be at a paved airfield that the Lancaster can operate in and out. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016747-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | Lots value | £3,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 34731000 - Parts for aircraft - 50211000 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft - 50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services - 50211300 - Reconditioning services of aircraft ## Release History - 24 Apr 2025 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016747-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/private/modappjaggaer/second-b.jst?_ncp=1745492590179.1060861-1 - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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