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Preliminary market engagement notice101273-2026

UKRI-6171 Twin Otter Maintenance and Spares

BuyerUK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Expected to be publishedNov 2026The buyer’s own estimate; it can move.
  • Market engagement closes
  • Published26 Oct 2026
Estimated value
£9,000,000, excluding VAT
Contract term
1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2032 (5 years)
Lots
Not divided into lots
Categories
  • 50211100Aircraft maintenance services
Regions
  • East Anglia

The buyer’s 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*”

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