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    ContractsLancaster Aircraft Coolant Radiator Manufacturing and Support
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    Lancaster Aircraft Coolant Radiator Manufacturing and Support

    Supply, design, and manufacture replacement coolant radiators for a historic RAF Lancaster aircraft with full technical support and airworthiness certification through 2035.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 27 May 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Facilities Management
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Lifecycle

    Open

    Open tender — no closing date published. Opened 2 months ago.

    27 May 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    The RAF seeks a supplier to design and manufacture replacement coolant radiators for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's historic Lancaster aircraft (PA474). The supplier must have design capability and experience with aircraft manufacturing standards. Key Requirements: - Design and produce six replacement radiators (including two spares) using a "design from pattern" approach, as original drawings are unavailable - Ensure all units meet Military Aviation Authority (MAA) airworthiness standards and match the original radiators in fit, form, and function - Provide complete design documentation including production drawings, design rationale, and a Declaration of Design & Performance - Conduct comprehensive testing (pressure, fatigue, non-destructive testing) and obtain certification - Supply units in special transport containers with Certificates of Conformity - Hold ISO 9001/AS9100 or equivalent quality management certification - Deliver in-service support materials including Bill of Materials, maintenance documentation, and provisioning lists - Support aircraft airworthiness through an Out of Service Date of 2035 (potentially extending to 2040) All goods must be delivered to RAF Coningsby and integrate with existing aircraft systems and coolant specifications. Suppliers should have demonstrated experience in aircraft component manufacturing and MAA compliance.

    Track record

    9 awards · 9 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In facilities management, Defence Equipment and Support has awarded 9 contracts to 9 suppliers.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-069e80
    DE
    Buyer
    Defence Equipment and Support
    Sector
    Facilities Management