UK5 - Lancaster Wheels Production (P3)
Reference ocds-h6vhtk-060610 · Defence Equipment and Support
Awarded to Retrotec Limited for £1,080,242.
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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. Retrotec Limited has the required technical expertise necessary to fulfil the Authority’s requirement as they operate as the only approved Design Organisation (DO) for the Lancaster Mainwheel Hub Assembly component, which is a critical requirement from the MAA for any Company completing production activities for the …
Awards
| Lot | Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retrotec Limited | £1,080,242 | — |
Official publications
| Medium | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FTS | 081642-2026 | 27 August 2026 |
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