UK1 – Lancaster Radiators: Design, Manufacture and In-Service Support

Defence Equipment and Support

Publication date 21 May 2026, 8:59am
Contract location
UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

The Authority intends to procure a supplier to design, manufacture, test, and deliver replacement coolant radiators for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Lancaster aircraft (PA474), together with associated technical documentation, certification, and in service support.
The requirement comprises the design and production of six (6) replacement radiators, including two (2) spares, using a “design from pattern part” approach due to the absence of original drawings. The replacement units must be airworthy, compliant with Military Aviation Authority (MAA) regulatory requirements, and demonstrate equivalence in fit, form, and function to the existing

UK1 – Lancaster Radiators: Design, Manufacture and In-Service Support