---
title: "UKRI-5709 BAS Glider Service Repairs 390"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065bd2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-02-25"
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# UKRI-5709 BAS Glider Service Repairs 390

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065bd2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the servicing of the G2 Slocum glider, led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), has reached the award stage for the contracting opportunity titled "UKRI-5709 BAS Glider Service Repairs 390". This falls under the service category for the repair and maintenance of aircraft, with the procurement method being direct and below the threshold without competition. The location of the buyer is Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UK, and the contract has been awarded to Teledyne Webb Research, a supplier based in North Falmouth, United States. The contract period commenced on 28th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 12th March 2026, with the award date being 27th January 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the aviation maintenance and repair sector. Teledyne Webb Research, a large-scale firm not classified as VCSE, has been identified as the awarded supplier, indicating that businesses with expertise in specialised glider repairs may find similar opportunities lucrative. Since UKRI operates within the public authority of the central government, future procurement processes may arise due to ongoing research and innovation needs, making it advantageous for businesses in the aerospace and defence sectors to cultivate partnership opportunities with UKRI for long-term collaboration and development.

## Notice

Service and repair of existing G2 Slocum glider (serial number 390)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016805-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2026 - 12 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,828 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | TELEDYNE WEBB RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50211000 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 11:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016805-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016805-2026
  25th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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