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Lightning Air System National Capability Enterprise 28-32

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.

Buyer

Defence Equipment and Support

Value

£220,000,000

Published

4 Nov 2025

Closes

4 Nov 2025

Procurement details

Source

Find a Tender

Region

Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Procurement method

Direct

Category

Services

Contract starts

1 Jan 2028

Contract ends

31 Dec 2032

CPV classifications

80650000

Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

50210000

Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment

Lots

Lot 1 Lightning Air System National Capability Enterprise 28-32

£220,000,000

Delivery: UKH16 · United Kingdom

Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

4 Nov 2025

Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

Planned procurement notice · UK1 · Web page

Transparency notice on Find a Tender

4 Nov 2025

Transparency notice on Find a Tender

Award notice · UK5 · Web page

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