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title: "BAS Twin Otter Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a2f6"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# BAS Twin Otter Maintenance

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a2f6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "BAS Twin Otter Maintenance" contract is currently in the planning stage, managed by the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract is a framework agreement intended for the maintenance and supply of spares for the Twin Otter aircrafts of the British Antarctic Survey. This service-oriented procurement falls under the aircraft maintenance services industry category. The planned timeframe for the contract period is from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2031, with a future notice date set for 3rd August 2026. The procurement will utilise a tender process, and it is primarily located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft maintenance services, particularly those familiar with framework agreements and capable of fulfilling long-term maintenance requirements. The contract is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive proposition for smaller companies looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in providing comprehensive maintenance solutions for aircraft will find this tender especially advantageous, offering the potential for growth through collaboration with a renowned public authority like UKRI.

## Notice

This is a framework agreement for the maintenance and spares of the Twin Otter aircrafts for the British Antarctic Survey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048544-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 10:23 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048544-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048544-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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