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Lightning Air System National Capability Enterprise 28-32

Defence Equipment and Support

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Defence Equipment and Support

Buyer Address: MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, UKK12, BS34 8JH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Kerri Mann

Contact Email: des-lightning-commercial@mod.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
220000000.0 GBP
Published
04 Nov 2025, 08:49
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
01 Jan 2028, 00:00
Contract End
31 Dec 2032, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Lockheed Martin UK Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The LANCE 28-32 contract will be the National Support Solution (NSS) for the UK’s F-35 fleet. It comprises the tailored, Freedom of Action (FoA) services that together with the broader F-35 Program Global Support Solution (GSS) provide sustainment support. LANCE 28-32 services will be delivered by the Contractor at the Main Operating Base (MOB) and when deployed and embarked. Services will include operations, technical, maintenance, training, logistics and facilities management support.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: Lightning Air System National Capability Enterprise 28-32

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