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title: "715755459 LSP Flapjack UK 4 Tender Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065d5e"
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# 715755459 LSP Flapjack UK 4 Tender Notice

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065d5e

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## Summary

The contracting process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom, involves an open procedure to design and produce hydraulic flapjack parts for the BBMF Lancaster aircraft, as outlined in tender ID "715755459 LSP Flapjack UK 4 Tender Notice." This active procurement falls under the services category with a focus on aircraft repair and mechanical engineering, showcasing the tender's industrial classification. Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 16th March 2026, with tender submissions closing by 27th March 2026. The contract, valued at up to £675,000 GBP, is expected to start on 4th May 2026 and may extend up to 3rd July 2029, reflecting defence and security special regime regulations. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically via the Defence Sourcing Portal.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in mechanical engineering and aircraft repair services, particularly those with expertise in hydraulic systems. It provides a chance to engage in a high-profile defence project with potential further contract extensions for in-scope activities. Companies possessing strong technical capabilities, especially in compliance with ITT technical requirements, and a competitive bid pricing structure assessed through a weighted value for money criteria would be well-suited for this contract. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in defence equipment support could leverage this opportunity for substantial market presence.

## Notice

The Authority has a requirement for the provision of services for the design and production of the BBMF Lancaster aircraft hydraulic flapjack part, quantity two. The Lancaster aircraft is currently undergoing maintenance. One hydraulic flapjack must be provided by November 2026, and the second by June 2027. This contract contains core work, for the provision of the hydraulic flapjack cylinder and end cap (FJC + EC), and an option, for the additional cost for the provision of the entire hydraulic flapjack unit (FJA). The Authority will determine whether this option shall be exercised after contract award. The supplier for this work must be compliant with the technical requirements set out in the ITT.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract contains an option, for the additional cost for the provision of the entire hydraulic flapjack unit (FJA). The Authority is currently assessing whether this additional work will be required, and the outcome of this investigation will determine whether or not the option is exercised after the contract is awarded.

Renewal: Potential extension by two years for in-scope activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017502-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 May 2026 - 3 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £560,000 |
| Lots value | £560,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 50211200 - Aircraft repair services
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 15:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017502-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017502-2026
  26th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/21201319019C9A9962BB
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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