Awarded
Lightning Air System National Capability Enterprise 28-32
Defence Equipment and Support · Central government
In brief
Defence Equipment and Support awarded this contract to Lockheed Martin UK Ltd.
The notice gives a value of £220,000,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 5 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 1 January 2028.
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What the notice says
The LANCE 28-32 contract will be the National Support Solution (NSS) for the UK’s F-35 fleet. It comprises the tailored, Freedom of Action (FoA) services that together with the broader F-35 Program Global Support Solution (GSS) provide sustainment support. LANCE 28-32 services will be delivered by the Contractor at the Main Operating Base (MOB) and when deployed and embarked. Services will include operations, technical, maintenance, training, logistics and facilities management support.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin UK Ltd | £220,000,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 070658-2025
- Transparency notice · UK5, notice 070660-2025
About the buyer
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From notice 070658-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 4 November 2025, last updated 4 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.