---
title: "Support of Aircraft Tow Tractors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051b9e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2025-05-21"
---

# Support of Aircraft Tow Tractors

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051b9e

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## Summary

The Defence Equipment and Support, a central government authority based in Bristol, has initiated a planned procurement process for the "Support of Aircraft Tow Tractors". The procurement includes goods, specifically aircraft-towing vehicles, and is part of the planning stage of its life cycle. This process is governed by the legal framework identified as 2023/54. The contract period is anticipated to start on 21st November 2025 and conclude on 21st November 2030. Interested parties should note the forthcoming notice date, set for 21st July 2025, to prepare their submissions accordingly.

This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in transportation vehicles, particularly those with expertise in aviation support equipment. Companies that can provide robust and reliable towing vehicles will find this tender appealing. Engaging with the UK government's defence sector via this contract could be a strategic move for growth, offering enduring partnerships and visibility. Businesses well-placed in manufacturing and mechanical services within the aviation sector stand to benefit greatly from participating in this opportunity.

## Notice

A contract for the Support of Aircraft Tow Tractors

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024171-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144740 - Aircraft-towing vehicles

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 14:51 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024171-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024171-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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