---
title: "CSP25689 - Inspection of DHC-8 MSN 614"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065b05"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY"
published: "2026-02-24"
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# CSP25689 - Inspection of DHC-8 MSN 614

Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065b05

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## Summary

The UK Space Agency is conducting a direct procurement process for the inspection of DHC-8 MSN 614, with finalisation plans completed as of 24th February 2026. Situated at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Didcot, United Kingdom, this contract falls under the engineering services category and is focussed on a specific maintenance activity without competition, due to the ongoing maintenance by the chosen supplier. The procurement was awarded to SAMCO Aircraft Maintenance BV, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) from the Netherlands. The contract is set to commence on 25th July 2026 and conclude by 25th December 2026, with a total value of £21,500.

This procurement provides opportunities for businesses that specialise in aircraft engineering services, especially those experienced in maintenance and inspections of aircraft. While this specific tender was not competitively bid, organisations looking to establish relationships with public entities such as the UK Space Agency may consider future openings in this sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with niche expertise in aircraft maintenance could find significant growth potential through partnering with larger entities, increasing their visibility and credibility in the industry. Moreover, maintaining a presence in such tenders could help SMEs in securing similar kinds of contracts in the future.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition, this is due to the on going maintenance the supplier is doing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016470-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jul 2026 - 25 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SPACE AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAMCO AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 13:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016470-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016470-2026
  24th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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