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AWARD Call Off Contract for the Purchase of Seven Rotary Aircraft for Police Purpose

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL ORGANISATION

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Summary of the contracting process

BlueLight Commercial Organisation, based in Birmingham, England, has completed the procurement process for a call-off contract under Lot 1 of the Framework Agreement BLCAVIATION003 to purchase seven rotary aircraft for police purposes. The contract, valued at an estimated £75,000,000, was awarded to Airbus Helicopters UK Limited, with the contract period running from 5 March 2025 to 4 March 2031. The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, and the industry falls under the category of helicopters (CPV code 34711500) and air transport services (CPV code 60400000). The awarded contract was published on 3 April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in aviation services, particularly those capable of providing rotary aircraft suited for police operations. Large enterprises with expertise in manufacturing or leasing helicopters, and with a track record in public sector contracts, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can lead to substantial growth via long-term engagement with a prominent public sector client and the potential for future collaborations based on successful delivery and service quality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AWARD Call Off Contract for the Purchase of Seven Rotary Aircraft for Police Purpose

Notice Description

Award of a Call-off Contract under Lot 1 The Lease (or Potential Capital Purchase) of Rotary Aircraft of the Framework Agreement BLCAVIATION003 Provision of Police Aviation Services including a Fleet Replacement Programme. This is for the purchase of 7 Rotary Aircraft for police purpose. Above figure is an estimate of potential contract value pending finalisation of design of the Operational Helicopter (Rotary Aircraft).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b2556ad-0f4b-4ae6-b691-e287326f000c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665656c3-160f-494e-b990-98e0c695a303
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34711500 - Helicopters

60400000 - Air transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2025 - 4 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL ORGANISATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6DG
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRBUS HELICOPTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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