MOD intends to extend £12m A400M engine support contract

Published on March 13, 2025

The Ministry of Defence intends to award a 12-month extension to the National Engine Support Contract 2.5 (NESC2.5) with Rolls-Royce PLC for the provision of Maintenance Level 2 (ML2) in-service support for the TP400 engine powering the UK’s A400M transport aircraft.

According to the voluntary ex ante transparency notice, the £12 million extension, effective from 1 October 2025, is intended to ensure continuity of service while preparations are made for the next phase of the support contract, NESC3.

The MOD states that the extension is being placed without a competitive tender under Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. The contract is being awarded directly to Rolls-Royce PLC due to technical and operational factors that prevent competition.

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