--- title: "Provision of Post Design Services (PDS) for BBMF Dakota" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051bac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051bac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051bac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051bac.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT" published: "2026-06-09" --- # Provision of Post Design Services (PDS) for BBMF Dakota Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051bac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051bac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051bac.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. They sought to award a contract titled "Provision of Post Design Services (PDS) for BBMF Dakota" focusing on services within the aircraft maintenance industry, specifically under CPV code 50211100 for aircraft maintenance services. The procurement followed an open procedure method, with a tender period ending on 16th February 2026, and an award phase concluding on 31st March 2026. The signed contract commenced on 1st May 2026 and is due to run until 31st March 2029, with possibilities for extensions. The value of the contract was agreed at £1,200,000, with the potential total value reaching £1,400,000 including renewals. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in aircraft systems and maintenance, particularly those capable of delivering post design services for historic aircraft models like the BBMF Dakota. Large enterprises, similar to the awarded supplier, Marshall of Cambridge Aerospace Limited, which already possess expertise in aerospace solutions, are well-suited to advance their business growth through such contracts. The tender's scope including basic airframe, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and avionics demands proficiency in a diverse array of technical specialisations. Companies with proven technical capacity and economic strength have opportunities to engage in long-duration contracts with potential extensions, offering stability and the prospect of further procurement opportunities with the Ministry of Defence. ## Notice This tender is being launched for the provision of a Coordinating Design Organisation (CDO) and Post Design Services (PDS) in respect of the BBMF Dakota aircraft covering the following: basic airframe aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems undercarriage system (including braking) engine control systems, engine oil system aircraft electrical system (including avionics). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: 2 x 12 month options to extend plus options to add additional in-scope work Renewal: 2 x 12 month options to extend ### Planning Information Through this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN), the Ministry of Defence seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified suppliers. Any interested supplier with the experience, capability and capacity to deliver this service are asked to register their interest by contacting the buyer at the details provided in this notice. In your expression of interest, please indicate your preferred duration of any potential future contract. This PMEN has been published for the purposes of Market Sounding and to assist in the determination of the procurement strategy. No formal procurement has been launched. This is not a commitment by the UK Ministry of Defence to place a contract or launch a tender in the future. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054130-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 31 Dec 2026 | | Award date | 16 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £830,000 | | Lots value | £830,000 | | Awards value | £1,200,000 | | Contracts value | £1,200,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MARSHALL OF CAMBRIDGE AEROSPACE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services ## Release History - 9 Jun 2026 at 09:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054130-2026 - 16 Mar 2026 at 09:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023319-2026 - 13 Jan 2026 at 13:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002663-2026 - 19 Sep 2025 at 12:18 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058127-2025 - 19 Sep 2025 at 11:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058106-2025 - 21 May 2025 at 14:56 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024185-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054130-2026 9th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023319-2026 16th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002663-2026 13th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058127-2025 19th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058106-2025 19th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024185-2025 21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://marshallgroup.com/en - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/ - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/ITTisliveonDSPunderreference714923451 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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