--- title: "BBMF PA474 Lancaster Major Maintenance & Component Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051cdb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051cdb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051cdb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051cdb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT" published: "2025-12-18" --- # BBMF PA474 Lancaster Major Maintenance & Component Support Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051cdb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051cdb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051cdb.json) ## Summary The BBMF PA474 Lancaster Major Maintenance & Component Support contract is a comprehensive procurement process led by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority located in Bristol, UK. The contract, which commenced on 1st November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2028 with a possible extension to 31st October 2029, focuses on scheduled major maintenance and component support for aircraft in the UK region UKF3. This procurement falls under the 'services' category and was completed using a competitive flexible procedure. The contract was officially awarded to Propshop Limited, with significant activities including major maintenance scheduling and component support across four distinct sections. The contract, valued at a gross amount of GBP 3,940,488, was signed on 23rd October 2025. Businesses specialising in aircraft maintenance and component repair services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), may find substantial opportunities for growth through such contracts. This project requires expertise in repair, maintenance, and associated services related to aircraft, making it ideal for companies with technical capabilities in these areas. The engagement could further offer extension options for additional support and contract activities, enabling involved firms to expand their service offerings and strengthen their foothold in aerospace maintenance. With the Defence Equipment and Support's open procurement method, companies adept in navigating competitive tenders may find this contract beneficial to their strategic growth plans. ## Notice The BBMF Lancaster PA474 Lancaster Major Maintenance & Component Support Requirement is split into 4 sections: A: to carry out scheduled Major Maintenance on Lancaster PA474, B: to provide component support, including procurement, repairs and modifications, C: generic contract requirements including project management; D: Main Spar initial scoping activity. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: 2 x 1 year options Renewal: 2 x 1 year options ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084111-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | 1 Jun 2025 | | Award date | 16 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | £3,000,000 | | Awards value | £3,500,000 | | Contracts value | £3,283,740 | ## 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | AIRCRAFT RESTORATION; PROPSHOP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment ## Release History - 18 Dec 2025 at 08:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084111-2025 - 7 Nov 2025 at 19:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072225-2025 - 29 May 2025 at 08:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028323-2025 - 22 May 2025 at 09:22 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024553-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084111-2025 18th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072225-2025 7th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028323-2025 29th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024553-2025 22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/3416507601971B00E960 - 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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