Lightning Air System National Capability Enterprise 28-32

Defence Equipment and Support
South West
Direct award
1 January 2028 to 31 December 2032

This contract provides the National Support Solution for the UK F-35 fleet, encompassing operations, technical maintenance, training, logistics, and facilities management. Services are delivered at the Main Operating Base and during deployed or embarked operations to ensure fleet sustainment and operational freedom of action.

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Awarded value: £220m; As published
Published: 4 November 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 4 November 2025; Lockheed Martin UK
Contract length: 60 months; Ends 31 December 2032

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of comprehensive sustainment, technical maintenance, logistics, and training support services for military aircraft fleets and associated operational facilities.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
4 November 2025
Contract awardedto Lockheed Martin UK
4 November 2025
Contract starts
1 January 2028
Contract ends
31 December 2032

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How it compares

58× the typical aircraft maintenance contract (£3.8m).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/332664/lightning-air-system-national-capability-enterprise-28-32
Buyer reference: 715712464
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d96e
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Defence Equipment and Support. Lightning Air System National Capability Enterprise 28-32. Contract award, 4 November 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/332664/lightning-air-system-national-capability-enterprise-28-32 (accessed 12 October 2026).