AwardedAwarded 1 May 2026
Provision of Post Design Services (PDS) for BBMF Dakota
Defence Equipment and Support · Central government
In brief
Defence Equipment and Support awarded this contract to Marshall of Cambridge Aerospace Limited on 1 May 2026.
The notice gives a value of £830,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
This tender is being launched for the provision of a Coordinating Design Organisation (CDO) and Post Design Services (PDS) in respect of the BBMF Dakota aircraft covering the following:
basic airframe
aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems
undercarriage system (including braking)
engine control systems, engine oil system
aircraft electrical system (including avionics).
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall of Cambridge Aerospace Limited 1 bid received | £1,200,000 | Awarded 16 March 2026 1 May 2026 to 31 March 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 002663-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 023319-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 054130-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 002663-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 13 January 2026, last updated 9 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.