Awarded contract

Storage, Maintenance, and Decommissioning Services for Research Aircraft

Awarded
£185k
Published 2 Jun 2026

NERC seeks a supplier to provide storage, maintenance, and decommissioning services for the FAAM research aircraft.

United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 2 Jun 2026· 2 months agoFind a Tender

Decision brief

4 fields
  • Contract value
    £185,000
    Pounds sterling
  • Closing date
    Rolling
    No closing date published
  • Sector
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  • Location
    United Kingdom
    England

Suppliers

1 supplier

Lifecycle

Awarded

Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

2 June 2026
Awarded — no open tender advertised

Brief

NERC is seeking a qualified supplier to provide comprehensive storage, maintenance, and decommissioning services for the FAAM (Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements) research aircraft. The successful supplier will be responsible for safely storing the aircraft when not in use, performing routine and preventative maintenance to ensure operational readiness, and managing the eventual decommissioning and disposal of the aircraft in compliance with relevant regulations. Suppliers should have demonstrated expertise in aircraft maintenance, knowledge of aviation safety standards, and experience with large-scale research or commercial aircraft operations. This is a critical service contract that supports the UK's atmospheric research capabilities.

Track record

6 awards · 6 winners
Open field

No single supplier dominates the field.

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