Pipeline Notice - Surface Finishing Delivery for the RAF

Ministry of DefencecontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0663a6Procurement Act 2023Defence & securitySME suitableplanned
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Estimated value

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

10 Mar 2026

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Description

The Authority requires a Surface Finish (SF) capability to support Air Systems in the Project URD. This capability is essential to ensure the continued airworthiness of these Air Systems, as mandated by the relevant Platform Engineering Authorities. Additionally, the Authority requires an SF capability for Mechanical Transport (MT) and Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (GSE) collectively called ASE to support corrosion control and visual signature management in line with current policies. The SF capability will also be required to deliver miscellaneous station support tasks, such as the production of signage and other station workshop outputs. This capability must be readily accessible to all RAF stations across the UK and to UK Strategic Command (UKStratCom) Permanent Joint Operating Bases (PJOBs) overseas.

Scope

Reference
DAT: IP-00004476
Total value
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2035
Main category
services
CPV classifications
34700000
35610000
50210000
50211200
42924310
42924300
39236000
42924700
42957000
42665000
45440000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
10 Apr 2026, 10:59 pm
Submission address
Suppliers interested in this contract must express their interest submitting a response via DSP. Expressions of interest must be submitted no later than 14th April 2026. Late submissions will not be considered. Interested suppliers will be required to complete a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), as part of the process.
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure