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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).
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baines Simmons Ltd | 04295495 | £16,734,320 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
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This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 4 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Feb 2026 – Feb 2031 | £10,000,000 £8,367,160 initial term | 4 | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Baines Simmons Ltd | Lot 1 | Won |
| AtkinsRealis | Lot 1 | Unsuccessful |
| Rina Tech UK Ltd | Lot 1 | Unsuccessful |
| Spyrian Engineering Ltd | Lot 1 | Unsuccessful |
Weightings from the notice.
Government spending data: This supplier has received £677,627 in 94 payments (over £25k) from Ministry of Defence, West Yorkshire Police, UKRI, Department for Transport (2015-12-02 to 2026-03-24). View full payment history →
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
A link to the opportunity and attachments has been added in the engagement section.