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    ContractsAircraft Arresting Systems for Military Fixed-Wing Aircraft
    Awarded contract

    Aircraft Arresting Systems for Military Fixed-Wing Aircraft

    Awarded
    £7.5m
    Published 29 Sept 2026

    Procurement for sustained aircraft arresting systems capability to safely prevent runway excursions during emergency landings and aborted take-offs for tactical military fixed-wing aircraft.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 29 Sept 2026· 2 days agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £7.5m
    Published 29 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £7,500,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Defence & Security
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • ML
      Marshall Land Systems
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 days ago.

    29 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This procurement seeks a sustained and supported capability to provide safe, effective and reliable aircraft arresting systems for tactical military fixed-wing aircraft. The system must prevent runway excursions during emergency landings and aborted take-offs at Strategic Base locations. The solution should support Defence Strategic Direction and RAF Command Plan objectives, including enabling strategic operations, fulfilling standing commitments, and maintaining contingent capability for rapid deployment. Suppliers should demonstrate experience with military aircraft recovery systems, emergency landing procedures, and the ability to provide ongoing technical support and maintenance services.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

    In this category, Defence Equipment and Support has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Marshall Land Systems1× · 50%
    2. TW ENGINEERING CO LTD1× · 50%

    Across this category, the most active winners are SAXTON, KPMG LLP, Prison Advice & Care Trust (pact) — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-077cbc
    DE
    Buyer
    Defence Equipment and Support
    Sector
    Defence & Security