---
title: "NERC - Storage and maintenance of FAAM Aircraft"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06867d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-04-20"
---

# NERC - Storage and maintenance of FAAM Aircraft

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06867d

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the UKRI project entitled "NERC - Storage and Maintenance of FAAM Aircraft" has successfully progressed to the award and contract stage. Conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, the procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting aircraft repair and maintenance. Avalon Aero Ltd has been appointed as the supplier, with the contract active from 1st April 2026 to 30th June 2026, potentially extending for another 12 months. The procurement method was direct, below threshold and without competition, indicating a streamlined approach. Key dates include contract signing on 27th March 2026, with the award made official on 20th April 2026. The primary location for the services is within the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers distinct growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in aircraft maintenance and storage services. Given the nature of the contract, it is especially suitable for businesses similar to Avalon Aero Ltd, which possess expertise in repair, maintenance, and associated services related to aircraft. The simplicity of the procurement method and the specific focus on a niche service area allow agile and specialised companies to leverage their capabilities and secure government contracts, potentially leading to further renewals or extensions. Engaging with public authority procurements like this can pave the way for businesses to expand their service offerings and reinforce their market presence within the aviation maintenance industry.

## Notice

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the UKRI-5978 Storage and maintenance of FAAM Aircraft and related spare parts for NERC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035698-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,000 |

## 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 | AVALON AERO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 13:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035698-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035698-2026
  20th April 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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