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Pipeline Notice - Surface Finishing Delivery for the RAF

Ministry of Defence · Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 3 Oct 2026, 12:57.

Opportunity overview

The Authority requires a Surface Finish (SF) capability to support Air Systems in the Project URD. This capability is essential to ensure the continued airworthiness of these Air Systems, as mandated by the relevant Platform Engineering Authorities. Additionally, the Authority requires an SF capability for Mechanical Transport (MT) and Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (GSE) collectively called ASE to support corrosion control and visual signature management in line with current policies. The SF capability will also be required to deliver miscellaneous station support tasks, such as the production of signage and other station workshop outputs. This capability must be readily accessible to all RAF stations across the UK and to UK Strategic Command (UKStratCom) Permanent Joint Operating Bases (PJOBs) overseas.

Classification

  • CPV34700000 — Aircraft and spacecraft
  • CPV35610000 — Military aircrafts
  • CPV39236000 — Spray booths
  • CPV42665000 — Metal-spraying machinery
  • CPV42924300 — Spraying equipment
  • CPV42924310 — Spray guns
  • CPV42924700 — Mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying
  • CPV42957000 — Parts of spraying machines
  • CPV45440000 — Painting and glazing work
  • CPV50210000 — Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment
  • CPV50211200 — Aircraft repair services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DAT: IP-00004476
Status
planned
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Suppliers interested in this contract must express their interest submitting a response via DSP. Expressions of interest must be submitted no later than 14th April 2026. Late submissions will not be considered. Interested suppliers will be required to complete a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), as part of the process.
Expression Of Interest Deadline
14 Apr 2026, 23:59

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
Suppliers interested in this Contract must express their interest by emailing Stephen.morrish101@mod.gov.uk, with the subject title ‘Expression of Interest - Surface Finishing Delivery for the RAF ( + Company Name)’”. Expressions of interest must be submitted no later than 14th April 2026. Late submissions will not be considered. Interested suppliers will be required to complete a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), as part of the process.

Special regime

defenceSecurity

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Enquiry period

Ends
10 Apr 2026, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
3 Mar 2027, 23:59

Communication

Future Notice Date
25 Mar 2026, 23:59

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Addition of contact details and procedure to express interest.
Id
027102-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planned

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2035, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
34700000
Description
Aircraft and spacecraft
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
35610000
Description
Military aircrafts
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
50210000
Description
Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
50211200
Description
Aircraft repair services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
42924310
Description
Spray guns
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
42924300
Description
Spraying equipment
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
39236000
Description
Spray booths
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
42924700
Description
Mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
42957000
Description
Parts of spraying machines
Entry 10
Scheme
CPV
Id
42665000
Description
Metal-spraying machinery
Entry 11
Scheme
CPV
Id
45440000
Description
Painting and glazing work

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
future
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Access Details
All documents will be available via DSP

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
027102-2026
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Notice Type
UK3
Description
Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
Published
25 Mar 2026, 08:37
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Ministry of Defence
Id
GB-PPON-PHVX-4316-ZVGZ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PHVX-4316-ZVGZ

Address

Street Address
3 Site
Locality
RAF High Wycombe
Postal Code
HP14 4UE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ13

Contact

Name
Steve Morrish

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · RAF High Wycombe · UKJ13 · HP14 4UE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

5 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

5 VERSIONS
  1. 020180-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 021235-2026Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 023172-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  4. 027101-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  5. 027102-2026Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·