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Defence Equipment and Support

UK5 - Lancaster Wheels Production (P3)

ValueValue not published
Deadline
Published26 Jun 2026
RegionNationwide
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The brief

The Defence Equipment & Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (the “Authority”), intends to award a contract to Retrotec Limited for the production and in-service support of Lancaster Mainwheel Hub Assemblies, a critical component for the continued airworthiness of the Lancaster aircraft operated by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF).

The contract is intended to run for a two-year period of ~ 02-2026 to 02-2028.

The estimated contract value is £1m excluding VAT.

It is considered that this contract can be awarded under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 because the direct award justification specified in paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 applies.

The Authority submits that this justification applies because due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, and there being no alternatives, only Retrotec Limited are able to provide the services required.

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Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

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The Authority submits that this justification applies

The Authority submits that this justification applies because due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, and there being no alternatives, only Retrotec Limited are able to provide the services required.

Derived from the notice text — always confirm against the original documents.

Source & provenance
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-060610
Stage
award · Awarded
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
060378-2026
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