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UK5 - Lancaster Wheels Production (P3)

Awarded to Retrotec Limited

Crown Commercial Services(buyer)

Published
Published 14 January 2026

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Overview

Defence Equipment and Support has awarded a contract to Retrotec Limited for the production and in-service support of Lancaster Mainwheel Hub Assemblies for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight aircraft, valued at £884,316 over a two-year period from February 2026 to February 2028. Retrotec Limited was selected as the sole provider due to being the only approved Design Organisation for this critical airworthiness component. The award was made under direct award provisions of the Procurement Act 2023, citing absence of competition for technical reasons.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct award
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
14 January 2026
Classification (CPV)
Repair and maintenance services of aircraft

Award outcome

Awarded value
£884,316
Award date
25 June 2026
Contract period
8 July 2026 → 31 July 2028
Contract length
2 years 1 month
Could run to
26 July 2029
Winner
  • Retrotec Limited

This contract ends on 31 July 2028, or 26 July 2029 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

Retrotec Limited

Based in
Northiam, Rye
Public contracts won
1
Across UK and EU notices

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Market context

Typical award in Repair and maintenance services

£103,014

Median of 7,858 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 8.6× the median.

Crown Commercial Services in the last 12 months

95

contracts awarded, worth £2,796,050,481 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    27 August 2026

  2. Contract

    26 June 2026

  3. Contract

    14 January 2026

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