MINISTRY OF DEFENCE · Awarded contract
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Maintenance and Tailplane Replacement for Lancaster PA474 by Aircraft Restoration Company

Awarded 08 Dec 2020

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Awarded08 Dec 2020
Value£1,369,000.00
SupplierPROPSHOP LIMITED T/A AIRCRAFT RESTORATION COMPANY
AgencyMINISTRY OF DEFENCE
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 4y 4mo ago1y 7mo term
Awarded 8 Dec 2020Expired 29 June 2022

About

Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Propshop Limited T/A Aircraft Restoration Company for the research, design, and manufacture of jigs and tooling; manufacture of left and right tailplanes including fixtures and fittings; testing and certification; fitment to Lancaster PA474 including functional testing at the contractor's premises to ensure compliance with Military Aviation Authority Regulations including Mil Pt 145; and provision of a full documentation suite including Design Approved Organisation Scheme company approval for any changes or concessions to the original tailplane design.

The contractor will also undertake Lancaster Minor Maintenance and other specialist Out of Phase maintenance tasks in accordance with MOD approved data.

The contract value is £1,369,000.

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