Scope
Reference
UKEF0641
Description
UKEF is looking to establish a General Aerospace Legal Panel framework. This framework will likely consist of between 4 and 6 suppliers who are able to provide specialist legal advice and services in connection with support provided by UKEF in respect of the export of aircraft, aircraft engines and other aerospace assets and services.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £25,000,000 excluding VAT
- £30,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 May 2026 to 26 May 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
1 August 2025
Engagement process description
We would like to notify you of a potential upcoming requirement, and by doing so we are keen to understand where the market stands in terms of its provision.
This Request for Information (RFI) seeks information relating to the establishing of a framework for a General Aerospace Legal Panel. This framework will consist of between 4 and 6 suppliers who are able to provide specialist legal advice and services in connection with support provided by UKEF in respect of the export of aircraft, aircraft engines and other aerospace assets and services.
This includes but is not limited to the following areas in respect of these aerospace workstreams: financing aerospace assets, services and projects, Export Credit Agency (ECA) financing, international law and jurisdictional advice and the Authority's statutory framework.
Responses are invited to support UKEF in building their specification and contract documentation.
To obtain the full RFI document including timelines and how to respond please email commercial@ukexportfinance.gov.uk with the reference 'GALP RFI' by no later than 29 Jul 25.
To note, the engagement deadline of 01 Aug 25 is for completed RFIs to be returned UKEF by email to commercial@ukexportfinance.gov.uk with the reference 'GALP RFI Response'
UKEF reserve the right not to proceed with this procurement and nothing in this RFI shall constitute a commitment to instigating a formal procurement process.
No information provided by a Potential Provider in response to this RFI will be carried forward, used or acknowledged in any way for the purpose of evaluating the Potential Provider, in any subsequent formal procurement process that may take place.
Full details of the conditions of the RFI can be found in the RFI document.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
15 September 2025
Contracting authority
UK Export Finance
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWRW-3185-DZTP
1 Horse Guards Rd,
London
SW1A 2HQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government