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title: "Future of Flight: BSI Flex 1906"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0599a7"
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# Future of Flight: BSI Flex 1906

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0599a7

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## Summary

The "Future of Flight: BSI Flex 1906" procurement process was initiated by the Department for Transport, a central government public authority based in London. This tender is part of the services category and focuses on the aviation industry with the goal of updating standard practices related to the future of flight. Initially awarded under the direct procurement method, the contract was active between 21 November 2025 and the 31st of March 2026, however, it was terminated as of 13 April 2026 having been previously completed. The procurement process followed UK legislative requirements under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, highlighting its significance within the regulated public contracting domain.

This tender offers unique opportunities for business growth, predominantly for firms involved in research services and standards creation within the aviation sector. Although the direct award method limited the competitive tendering to the British Standards Institution due to their pre-existing ownership of the required standards, businesses situated as research or consultancy services providers in this field may find prospective avenues by fostering direct partnerships or collaborations for future procurements. Companies should be positioned to leverage specialised knowledge and expertise in the development and implementation of aviation standards to participate successfully in similar contracts.

## Notice

Requirement to update Standard Future of Flight: BSI PAS

### Procurement Information

BSI are the only organisation that can create a new standard

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033044-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,300 |
| Contracts value | £129,300 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Terminated |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BSI STANDARDS INSTITUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 08:03 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033044-2026
- 20 Nov 2025 at 16:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075822-2025
- 17 Sep 2025 at 13:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057398-2025
- 12 Sep 2025 at 15:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056312-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033044-2026
  13th April 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075822-2025
  20th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057398-2025
  17th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056312-2025
  12th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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