AwardedAwarded 20 October 2026
Lancaster Sustainment: Flapjack Assembly
Defence Equipment and Support · Central government
In brief
Defence Equipment and Support awarded this contract to Musketeer Solutions Ltd on 20 October 2026.
The notice gives a value of £562,500 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 17 months, starting 30 November 2026.
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What the notice says
The Authority has a requirement for the provision of services for the design and production of the BBMF Lancaster aircraft hydraulic flapjack part, quantity two.The Lancaster aircraft is currently undergoing maintenance. One hydraulic flapjack must be provided by November 2026, and the second by June 2027.This contract contains core work, for the provision of the hydraulic flapjack cylinder and end cap (FJC + EC), and an option, for the additional cost for the provision of the entire hydraulic flapjack unit (FJA). The Authority will determine whether this option shall be exercised after contract award.The supplier for this work must be compliant with the technical requirements set out in the ITT.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Musketeer Solutions Ltd (SME) 1 bid received | £650,000 | Awarded 20 October 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 070972-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 099126-2026
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From notice 070972-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 July 2026, last updated 20 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 20 October 2026.