AwardedAwarded 14 April 2026
UK6 - Contract Award Notice - The Provision of Military Airworthiness Reviews
Ministry of Defence · Central government
In brief
Ministry of Defence awarded architecture and engineering work to Baines Simmons Ltd on 14 April 2026.
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What the notice says
The Royal Air Force Authority is regulated to conduct Baseline Military Airworthiness Reviews (AR) and annual Military AR Certification on all its aircraft. Air Worthiness reviews validate that the airworthiness of the aircraft has been appropriately managed since its last AR and that the maintenance records produced accurately reflect the physical condition of the aircraft. The importance of independence within the AR processes is essential in maintaining the integrity of the AR process and in providing a documented body of evidence for the accountable Duty Holder to decide on the airworthiness of an aircraft.
The Authority requires an Independent supplier to deliver the output ARs required by the Military Aviation Authority (MAA), The Regulator, in accordance with higher level MAA Regulatory Publications (MRP), MAA Part M Sub Part I Regulatory Articles, Royal Air Force Engineering Policy requirements detailed in AP100B-01, Order 1.14. The approved platform Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) instructions and relevant local orders and procedures published and authorised by the Military Continuing Airworthiness Manager (Mil CAM) e.g. Aviation Engineering Standing Orders (AESOs), Aviation Engineering Routine Orders (AEROs).
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Baines Simmons Ltd (SME) 4 bids received | £8,367,160 | 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031 |
| Baines Simmons Ltd (SME) 4 bids received | £8,367,160 | Awarded 27 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 028664-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 036298-2026
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From notice 028664-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 March 2026, last updated 21 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.