A400M National Engine Contract 3

Ministry of Defence
South West

Provision of Maintenance Level 2 (ML2) in-service support services for the TP400 engine fleet powering A400M aircraft. The contract covers technical maintenance and support activities performed at the Filton site to ensure continued operational availability of the engine assets.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £47m; As published
Published: 26 February 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 26 February 2025; Rolls Royce
Contract length: Not stated

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of specialist in-service maintenance and technical support services for TP400 aircraft engines at Maintenance Level 2.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
26 February 2025
Contract awardedto Rolls Royce
26 February 2025
Contract starts
Contract endsEnd date not published

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The buyer

Type: Other public body
Aircraft maintenance contracts, 24 months: 35
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Typical aircraft maintenance contract: £4.7m

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How it compares

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

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/916940/a400m-national-engine-contract-3
Buyer reference: Not published
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Ministry of Defence. A400M National Engine Contract 3. Contract award, 26 February 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/916940/a400m-national-engine-contract-3 (accessed 12 October 2026).