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Pleasure Flying at IWM Duxford

Imperial War Museum

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Imperial War Museum

Buyer Address: Lambeth Road, London, UKI44, SE1 6HZ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: oclifford@iwm.org.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
4875000.0 GBP
Published
17 Dec 2025, 14:49
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
01 Nov 2025, 00:00
Contract End
31 Oct 2030, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
60445000 - Aircraft operating services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
CIRRUS AVIATION LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Pleasure Flying at IWM Duxford for Dragon Rapides and Tiger Moths, respectively, where visitors can purchase flights on the day.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: Pleasure Flying at IWM Duxford

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