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Defence Equipment and Support

7157755459 LSP Flapjack

Repair & MaintenanceCPV 50211200
ValueValue not published
Deadline17 Sept 2026
Published27 Jul 2026
RegionNationwide

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Timeline
Published 27 Jul 20265 days leftCloses 17 Sept 2026
Who to contact
Jess Pellowe
jess.pellowe101@mod.gov.uk

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

How to submit

Tenders must be submitted electronically via Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). Further details are included in the ITT documents. www.contracts.mod.uk/21201319019C9A9962BB

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The brief

This tender notice is being re-published following revisions to the original scope of requirements.

The opportunity was previously advertised under reference LSP Flapjack UK 4 Tender Notice 715755459 which has subsequently expired.

The re-publication is intended to reflect the updated scope and ensure that all prospective suppliers have access to the latest requirements and associated information when preparing and submitting their responses.

The Authority has a requirement for the provision of services for the design and production of the BBMF Lancaster aircraft hydraulic flapjack part, quantity two.

The Lancaster aircraft is currently undergoing maintenance.

One hydraulic flapjack must be provided by November 2026, and the second by June 2027.

This contract contains core work, for the provision of the hydraulic flapjack cylinder and end cap (FJC + EC), and an option, for the additional cost for the provision of the entire hydraulic flapjack unit (FJA).

The Authority will determine whether this option shall be exercised after contract award.

The supplier for this work must be compliant with the technical requirements set out in the ITT.

Requirements

What the notice asks for

01

The re-publication is intended to reflect

The re-publication is intended to reflect the updated scope and ensure that all prospective suppliers have access to the latest requirements and associated information when preparing and submitting their responses.

02

One hydraulic flapjack must be provided by

One hydraulic flapjack must be provided by November 2026, and the second by June 2027.

03

The Authority will determine whether this option

The Authority will determine whether this option shall be exercised after contract award.

04

The supplier for this work must

The supplier for this work must be compliant with the technical requirements set out in the ITT.

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What it takes to bid this

1022 daysof bid-team effort
£6.8k£15.1kat typical UK bid-team rates
Compressed window — start the same week

Typical UK bid effort for the value not published — mid-band assumed band — an estimate, not a quote.

Qualify & bid/no-bid ~10% · SQ / PQQ ~20% · Written response ~55% · Review & presentation ~15%

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Source & provenance
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4a9
Stage
tender · Open
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
070972-2026
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