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title: "BBMF Integrated Support Programme (BISAP) - ENGINES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051ced"
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# BBMF Integrated Support Programme (BISAP) - ENGINES

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051ced

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "BBMF Integrated Support Programme (BISAP) - ENGINES," overseen by Defence Equipment and Support, is currently in the Tender stage. The buyer is a public authority located at MOD Abbey Wood in Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of aircraft maintenance and repair services, with a focus on the Design, Production, and Maintenance of BBMF Engines. The main procurement method is an open, competitive flexible procedure. Interested companies have until 19th August 2026 to submit their tenders, with post-tender negotiations anticipated to conclude by 1st December 2026. This procurement aims to contract services beginning 1st April 2027, lasting potentially until 31st March 2040, depending on renewals and options exercised.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and services related to propulsion systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, benefiting from the open procurement method. Businesses with expertise in supplying comprehensive support services, including component and supply chain management, project management, and maintenance training, would find this tender particularly advantageous. The competitive bidding process allows businesses that demonstrate technical capability, robust management practices, and an efficient supply chain to potentially secure a long-term contract valued at up to £78 million. Interested businesses can engage in preliminary market engagement activities to better understand the tender requirements and align their proposals to meet the Authority's objectives.

## Notice

Provision of Design, Production and Maintenance services for BBMF Engines. The BBMF Integrated Support Arrangements Programme (BISAP) aims to deliver a consolidated cost-effective long-term solution for the provision of support to the BBMF Core Engines, Power Plant and Propulsion System Ancillary Equipment (excluding Propellers) under a BISAP-Engines Contract. The anticipated requirement will include an integrated solution for the supply of: * Design & Production Services. Provision of Design, Production, Engineering and Technical Support utilising MOD-approved organisations. * Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Services. Support to provide serviceable engines with sufficient flying hours and calendar life to meet the Authority's requirements. * Supply Chain & Component Availability Services. Provision of parts, consumables, components and ancillary equipment, with specific stock levels to be maintained. * Provision for Maintainer Training. Develop courseware and provide training for RAF maintainers. * Project Management. Including performance, cost and risk management, supply chain management and air safety and quality management.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Options included for training courses, and additional in scope services.

Renewal: Potential extension of services if current OSD date is changed.

### Planning Information

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), acting through the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Project Team, intends to undertake pre-market engagement to inform the development of a future procurement for the provision of Design, Production and Maintenance services for BBMF Engines. The BBMF Integrated Support Arrangements Programme (BISAP) aims to deliver a consolidated cost-effective long-term solution for the provision of a number of services to support to the BBMF Core Engines, Power Plant and Propulsion System Ancillary Equipment (excluding Propellers) under a BISAP-Engines Contract. UK MOD anticipates a long-term contracting approach (up to 10 years) with defined break points.
This engagement is being conducted in accordance with Section 16 of the Procurement Act 2023 (Preliminary Market Engagement) and aims to ensure the Authority understands the current market, technical capability, supply chain and commercial models relevant to this requirement, as well as identifying potential suppliers who may be able to supply the goods, services or works required. 
The anticipated requirement will include an integrated solution for the supply of:
• Design & Production Services. Provision of Design, Production, Engineering and Technical Support utilising MOD-approved organisations.
• Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Services. Support to provide serviceable engines with sufficient flying hours and calendar life to meet the Authority’s requirements.
• Supply Chain & Component Availability Services. Provision of parts, consumables, components and ancillary equipment, with specific stock levels to be maintained.
• Provision for Maintainer Training. Develop courseware and provide training for RAF maintainers.
• Project Management. Including performance, cost and risk management, supply chain management and air safety and quality management.
UK MOD is seeking early engagement with Industry in relation to this upcoming procurement to:
1. Provide suppliers with the opportunity to express interest.
2. Understand the capability and genuine interest in the market.
3. Understand commercial feasibility and delivery models.
4. Build supplier awareness and support participation.
The Authority confirms that:
1. All information disclosed will be provided transparently to all suppliers to ensure equal treatment.
2. Participation in engagement is entirely voluntary and will not be used in any pre-qualification or down selection process. 
3. Submitting an expression of interest does not commit a supplier to take part in any later stages of the procurement, nor does it provide any preferential treatment or status. 
Interested suppliers may:
1. Express interest including a capability statement.
2. Submit clarification questions upon acceptance of capability statement by the authority.
3. Offer feedback on commercial or technical approaches.
All communication must be submitted direct to BBMF Commercial (Jess.Pellowe101@mod.gov.uk ) no later than 18:00 on 24 April 2026.
The engagement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 Section 16(1) and Section 16(2) ('Preliminary Market Engagement'). Depending on the response from suppliers, the Authority may discuss:
1. Developing the authority's requirements and approach to the procurement.
2. Designing a procedure, conditions of participation or award criteria.
3. Preparing the tender notice and associated tender documents.
4. Identifying and notifying suppliers that may or may not be able to supply the goods, services or works required.
5. Identifying likely contractual terms.
6. Building capacity among suppliers in relation to the contract being awarded.
This notice is issued solely for information-gathering purposes and does not constitute the commencement of a formal procurement and UK MOD reserves the right to not continue with the procurement following Pre-Market Engagement. Participation in this engagement does not guarantee inclusion in any future procurement activity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049991-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000,000 |
| Lots value | £65,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment
- 50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services
- 50211211 - Aircraft-engine maintenance services
- 50211212 - Aircraft-engine repair services

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 18:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049991-2026
- 8 Apr 2026 at 16:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032124-2026
- 22 May 2025 at 09:40 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024573-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049991-2026
  27th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032124-2026
  8th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024573-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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