7157755459 LSP Flapjack

Defence Equipment and Support

Published: Jul 27, 2026

Updated: Jul 27, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the trade and industry and media and communication sectors, with a focus on Manufacturing and Publishing. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 562,500. Proposals must be submitted before September 17, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the trade and industry sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 27, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 070972-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Defence Equipment and Support

Defence Equipment and Support has issued 167 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 19 currently open and 93 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 27, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 070972-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 17, 2026. You have 51 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Defence Equipment and Support in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Industry & Manufacturing sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £562,500 - £562,500. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.