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Specialized Light Aircraft Maintenance Services

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Response Deadline12/03/2026, 10:00:00 AM UTC

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The Specialized Light Aircraft Maintenance Services subcontract involves providing critical aircraft maintenance and engineering support for prime contractors on Ministry of Defence projects. Based at RAF Brize Norton, the scope of work focuses on routine maintenance and pre-departure checks to ensure that all ancillary equipment for parachutist despatch remains one hundred percent serviceable. The primary deliverables include the provision of fully serviceable aircraft and the completion of certified maintenance logs. To execute these services, the contractor must employ qualified aircraft engineers who strictly adhere to CAA and MAA regulations. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 486110 and is managed by the Ministry of Defence. Interested parties must note the response deadline of December 3, 2026.

General Info

Agency

Ministry of Defence

NAICS

486110 - Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of ocds-h6vhtk-06bd2d.

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Provision of Pilot and Aircraft services for the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team

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Timeline

PostedNov 4

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Response DeadlineDec 3

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Response Deadline

12/03/2026, 10:00:00 AM UTCin 29 days

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AgencyMinistry of Defence

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Organization / AgencyMinistry of Defence

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Performs aircraft maintenance and engineering for prime contractors on Ministry of Defence (UK) projects. Conducts routine maintenance and pre-departure checks at RAF Brize Norton, ensuring 100% serviceability of ancillary equipment for parachutist despatch. Requires qualified aircraft engineers compliant with CAA and MAA regulations. Delivers serviceable aircraft and certified maintenance logs.

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