Tenders/UKRI-6171 Twin Otter Maintenance and Spares

UKRI-6171 Twin Otter Maintenance and Spares

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Published: Oct 26, 2026
Updated: Oct 26, 2026
Source: UK FTS - Find a Tender Service

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the architecture and engineering and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Warehousing. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 the supply of goods in the architecture and engineering sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

UKRI is looking to establish a contract for engineering services (airframe, engine, avionics and design) relating to the maintenance of our four Viking DHC6-300 (Twin Otter) aircraft. This requirement is likely to cover the following services, please note this list is not exhaustive: - Supply of spare parts and additional tooling - Engineering services (Airframe, Engine, Avionics and Design) - Adherence to relevant regulations and certifications - Ensuring availability of aircraft (inspections, audits, medevacs) - Safe storage of aircraft *Please note this is not a call for competition, this is only a Request for Information exercise*

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 26, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 101273-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has issued 765 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 18 currently open and 635 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: October 26, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

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

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 101273-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Supplies
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
101273-2026

Source

uk_fts
UK FTS - Find a Tender Service
Public Procurement

Contracting Authority

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
🇬🇧United Kingdom