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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 036483/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Service contract
Procedure: Not specified
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

UKPGA UK4: Tender Notice

I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Ministry of Defence
National registration number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ

Postal address: RAF High Wycombe
Town: Naphill
Region: Buckinghamshire CC
Postal code: HP14 4UE
Country: United Kingdom

Email: stephen.morrish101@mod.gov.uk

Internet address

I.3) Communication
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Electronically
Refer to PSQ

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

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
Surface Finishing Delivery
Reference number: ocds-h6vhtk-068843

II.1.3) Type of contract
Services

II.1.4) Short description
“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”.

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value (including VAT)
114,000,000
Value (excluding VAT)
95,000,000
Currency
GBP

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

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
34700000
35610000
50210000
50211200

II.2.5) Award Criteria
Quality
Name: Evaluation of Tender Returns
Weighting: 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.

II.2.6) Estimated Value
Value (excluding VAT)
95,000,000
Currency
GBP

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2027-04-01 00:00
End
2037-04-30 23:59
Duration
10 years 1 month
Possible extension
2039-04-29 23:59
Extended duration
12 years 29 days
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.

IV) Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive flexible procedure

IV.1.10) Identification of the national rules applicable to the procedure
Information about national procedures is available at
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.

IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Tender period dates
Enquiry deadline
2026-04-30 23:59
Estimated award decision date
2026-10-16 23:59

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English

Deadline for requests to participate
2026-05-15 23:59

VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-04-22 11:08