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714923453 BBMF Lancaster Aircraft PDS

Awarded to BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd

Defence Equipment and Support(buyer)

Published
Published 3 February 2026

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Overview

BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd was awarded a £3.5 million contract on 18 March 2026 to provide Post Design Services (PDS) for the Lancaster Aircraft, including associated supporting activities. The contract is currently in delivery or complete.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct award
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
3 February 2026
Classification (CPV)
Aircraft maintenance services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£3,500,000
Award date
18 March 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2029
Contract length
3 years
Could run to
31 December 2035
Winner
  • BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd

This contract ends on 31 March 2029, or 31 December 2035 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd

Based in
Surrey
Public contracts won
58
Across UK and EU notices

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Market context

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£102,749

Median of 7,842 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 34.1× the median.

Defence Equipment and Support in the last 12 months

94

contracts awarded, worth £2,795,823,974 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    27 August 2026

  2. Contract

    18 March 2026

  3. Contract

    3 February 2026

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