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title: "Civil Aviation Authority Oversight for UKMFTS and Additional Platforms"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b18e"
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published: "2026-06-18"
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# Civil Aviation Authority Oversight for UKMFTS and Additional Platforms

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b18e

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, involves the direct award of a contract to CAA International Limited for oversight services across the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS). This tender, titled "Civil Aviation Authority Oversight for UKMFTS and Additional Platforms", falls under the industry category of safety consultancy services. The procurement follows the direct procurement method, justified by the unique regulatory requirements that only the Civil Aviation Authority can fulfil, and is governed by the legal framework under UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, with a contract period starting from 1st September 2026 and ending on 31st August 2031, with potential extensions up to 2033.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities primarily for large organisations with the capability to provide specialised regulatory oversight and consultancy services. The direct award to CAA International underscores the unique technical and regulatory requirements that limit the supplier pool, creating opportunities for businesses that can offer niche services under similar regulatory constraints. This contract not only ensures continued compliance and safety of military flying platforms but also creates a model for businesses involved in civil aviation regulatory frameworks to explore similar opportunities in defence sectors.

## Notice

Civil Aviation Authority International (CAAi) oversight across the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) platforms with the option of any other Air Platforms within NAM.

### Procurement Information

The Contracting Authority intends to rely on the Single Supplier direct award justification, as set out in Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 of the Act, to award a public contract directly to the CAA, a supplier that is not an excluded supplier. The CAA is uniquely positioned and mandated to provide the required civil oversight for military registered aircraft derived from civil type designs. Key technical justification points for this contract include: * Regulatory Requirement: Under MAA RA 1165, civil derived aircraft operating on the Military Register must be subject to oversight by the CAA. No other body is authorised to provide this specific oversight. * Assurance of Type Airworthiness: The UKMFTS Training Aircraft Chief Engineer - Type Airworthiness Authority (TA CE(TAA)) relies on direct evidence from the CAA to assure Type Airworthiness. Without this, the aircraft cannot legally or safely remain in service. * Platform Integrity Requirements: Under MAA RA 5726, the CAA is identified as a key stakeholder in maintaining Platform Integrity. Their participation in organisational and management processes is mandatory. * Use of Civil Spares Pools & Re Registration: Continued CAA oversight enables access to the civil spares pool and maintains the ability to transition platforms back to the Civil Aircraft Register. Accordingly, due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, the CAA is considered as the only supplier that can provide the services and there are no reasonable alternatives to those services as required by the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057354-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,570,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,570,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAA INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 06:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057354-2026
- 10 Jun 2026 at 10:02 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054633-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057354-2026
  18th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054633-2026
  10th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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