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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 070658/S 000-2025
Nature of contract: Service contract
Procedure: Not specified
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

UKPGA UK1: Pipeline Notice

I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Defence Equipment and Support
National registration number: PVRL-5831-GLMM

Postal address: MOD Abbey Wood
Town: Bristol
Region: Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Postal code: BS34 8JH
Country: United Kingdom

Contact Person: Kerri Mann
Email: deslightning-commercial@mod.gov.uk

Internet address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Public authority – central government

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
Lightning Air System National Capability Enterprise 28-32
Reference number: 715712464

II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
Special regime
DefenceSecurity

II.1.4) Short description
The LANCE 28-32 contract will be the National Support Solution (NSS) for the UK’s F-35 fleet. It comprises the tailored, Freedom of Action (FoA) services that together with the broader F-35 Program Global Support Solution (GSS) provide sustainment support. LANCE 28-32 services will be delivered by the Contractor at the Main Operating Base (MOB) and when deployed and embarked. Services will include operations, technical, maintenance, training, logistics and facilities management support.

II.1.5) Estimated Total Value
Value (including VAT)
264,000,000
Value (excluding VAT)
220,000,000
Currency
GBP

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Contract/Lot No
1

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
50210000
80650000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKH16 – North and West Norfolk

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2028-01-01 00:00
End
2032-12-31 23:59
Duration
5 years
Possible extension
2033-12-31 23:59
Extended duration
6 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2025-11-05 23:59

IV) Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Direct award

VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2025-11-04 08:39