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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

Surface Finishing Delivery

Ministry of Defence · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 2 Oct 2026, 18:46.

Opportunity overview

“The User requires a Surface Finishing capability for fixed and rotary wing aircraft, in order to support the maintenance of the airworthiness of the platforms in question as mandated by the respective Platform Engineering Authorities. The user also requires a Surface Finishing capability for Airfield Support Equipment (ASE) which includes MT (Mechanical Transport) and GSE (Ground Support Equipment), in order to assist in corrosion control and visual signature control in accordance with current policies. Finally, the capability will also be required to undertake miscellaneous station support tasks (e.g., production of signage). These requirements are to be readily accessible when required by all RAF stations in the UK and by UK Strategic Command (UKStratCom) Permanent Joint Operating bases (PJOBs) overseas”.

Classification

  • CPV34700000 — Aircraft and spacecraft
  • CPV35610000 — Military aircrafts
  • CPV50210000 — Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment
  • CPV50211200 — Aircraft repair services

Lots

  • Lot 1£95m

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
ocds-h6vhtk-068843
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Refer to PSQ https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/public/mod/web/login.html
Expression Of Interest Deadline
15 May 2026, 23:59

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
he procurement will be conducted using the Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The procedure will comprise an initial selection stage, during which suppliers will be required to complete a Pre‑Selection Questionnaire (PSQ) to demonstrate suitability, technical and professional capability, financial standing, and the ability to meet Defence‑specific requirements. Suppliers who successfully pass the PSQ stage may be shortlisted and invited to participate in the subsequent tender stage. The tender stage may include refinement of requirements, clarification of submissions, and, where appropriate, negotiation with shortlisted suppliers prior to final tender submission and evaluation against the published award criteria.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Enquiry period

Ends
30 Apr 2026, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
16 Oct 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
114,000,000
Amount
95,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Combination of Pricing Evaluation and Tehcnical Evaluation.

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Evaluation of Tender Returns
Description
The contract will be awarded on the basis of the Most Advantageous Tender. Award criteria will include quality and technical merit, performance and delivery approach, commercial and financial value, risk management, and social value. Further detail on the award criteria and evaluation methodology will be provided to shortlisted suppliers at the tender stage.

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
30 Apr 2037, 23:59
Max Extent Date
29 Apr 2039, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The option to extend the contract for up to two years may be exercised where this represents value for money, maintains continuity of critical Defence capability, and mitigates operational and transition risk. The decision will be informed by performance against contractual KPIs, market conditions, and the Authority’s future procurement strategy.

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

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
036483-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
22 Apr 2026, 11:08
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
RAF High Wycombe
Locality
Naphill
Postal Code
HP14 4UE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ13

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

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

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Naphill · UKJ13 · HP14 4UE · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 036483-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·