# Modification of the FAAM Atmospheric Research Aircraft \(ARA\) via Mid Life Upgrade\.

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by University of Leeds.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [University of Leeds](/buyers/university-of-leeds/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [BAE Systems \(Operations\) Limited](/suppliers/bae-systems-operations/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £30,000,000
- Tender value: £30,000,000
- Award date: 15 March 2022
- Published: 17 March 2022
- Contract start: 29 March 2022
- Contract end: 26 March 2027
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 44502c76-2dae-47c6-bff2-162faa40ac5d-519290
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c38aefec-352b-41fc-82fb-63cbe336ad0f

## Description

Services for Atmospheric Research Aircraft\. Provision of Mid Life Modification Upgrade services - the BAe 146 301 aircraft, serial number E3001

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44502c76-2dae-47c6-bff2-162faa40ac5d-519290)