Contract awardedAircraft tugs

713949452- In service support for hydraulic test equipment

Ministry of Defence
Invited to quote
3 October 2025 to 3 July 2026

In-service support and supply of spare parts for mobile hydraulic servicing equipment (HSE) used to maintain rotary wing platforms, Hawk aircraft, and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. The contract also includes support for two specialised dye mix trollies used by the RAF Aerobatic Team for smoke generation during displays.

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Awarded value: £424k; As published
Published: 6 October 2025
Awarded: 3 October 2025; Sun Test Systems B.V.
Contract length: 9 months; Ends 3 July 2026

What the contract covers

Service

Provision of specialist maintenance, repair, and spare parts supply for mobile hydraulic servicing equipment used in aviation maintenance environments.

In-service support and spares for a range of mobile Hydraulic Servicing Equipment (HSE) used in the maintenance of multiple rotary wing platforms, Hawk and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) and their associated components
Support for two Dye Mix Trollies used by the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT) to create coloured smoke for displays

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Service
Procedure: Invited to quote
Initial term: 9 months
Contract dates: 3 October 2025 to 3 July 2026
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 50000000

Services in this contract

Airside vehicles and ground support equipmentMain service£437k typicalIn-service support and spares for mobile hydraulic servicing equipment used on military aircraft

Lifecycle

Published
6 October 2025
Contract awardedto Sun Test Systems B.V.
3 October 2025
Contract starts
3 October 2025
Contract ends
3 July 2026

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Ministry of Defence

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Sun Test Systems B.V.

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/249953/713949452-in-service-support-for-hydraulic-test-equipment
Buyer reference: tender_483809/1522053
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-c8b246be-5a1e-45f5-bf46-7dc9f5ca2960
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Ministry of Defence. 713949452- In service support for hydraulic test equipment. Contract award, 6 October 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/249953/713949452-in-service-support-for-hydraulic-test-equipment (accessed 5 November 2026).