---
title: "F-35 Squadron RAF Marham Construction-UK1a"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05123f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION"
published: "2025-05-23"
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# F-35 Squadron RAF Marham Construction-UK1a

Buyer: DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05123f

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## Summary

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation, a central government public authority based in Lichfield, has announced a planned procurement process for the construction of infrastructure for an additional F-35 squadron at RAF Marham. This falls under the industry category of construction work for airfields. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a substantial contract value of £90 million (gross value £108 million) and is set to adhere to the legal framework established by the UK Public Contracts Regulations. The procurement is anticipated to commence with further notices from 1st September 2025. The contract work is planned to begin on 2nd February 2026 and conclude by 30th March 2029, indicating a significant and extended project timeline.

This tender represents a considerable business growth opportunity for construction firms, particularly those specialising in large-scale infrastructure projects. Companies with experience in military or specialised airfield construction will find this opportunity particularly suitable, given the specialised nature and scale of the work required. The significant contract value provides the potential for substantial financial returns as well as a prestigious addition to any construction firm's portfolio of government projects. Furthermore, being part of this framework could lead to future work on similar specialised projects, offering long-term business development prospects.

## Notice

Procurement for the construction of infrastructure for the second frontline F35 sqn at RAF Marham. Under Crown Commercial Service framework RM6267 (CWAS2). The information in this UK1 Pipeline Notice is purely for information, and no further details are available at this stage. Please do not contact the DIO contracting authority regarding this UK1 Pipeline Notice. Further details will be provided in a future tender notice if the opportunity progresses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026024-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45235110 - Construction work for airfields

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 10:39 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026024-2025
- 13 May 2025 at 14:41 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020933-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026024-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020933-2025
  13th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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