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Call Off Contract for the Purchase of Two Rotary Aircraft for Police Purpose

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

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06 Jul 2026 at 13:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by Bluelight Commercial Limited, involves a call-off contract titled "Call Off Contract for the Purchase of Two Rotary Aircraft for Police Purpose". This procurement falls under the helicopters industry category, with additional classification linked to air transport services. The process was conducted using a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with the award date confirmed as 25th June 2026, and the publication of the notice occurred on 6th July 2026. The contract, valued at £22,000,000, spans from 25th June 2026 to 31st August 2030, and the delivery will be within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for suppliers in the aviation sector, specifically those capable of providing rotary aircraft for police use. Companies specialising in helicopters and air transport services would be well-suited to compete, particularly if they are experienced with framework agreements. While this contract may not be tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, it offers expansive growth potential for larger companies like Airbus Helicopters UK Limited, which has already been awarded the contract. Businesses looking to engage in long-term governmental contracts in the aviation support and service sector may find this a lucrative and strategically valuable opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call Off Contract for the Purchase of Two 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 2 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49035b2f-4849-4ec8-8fa0-8517d77ec138
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 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 LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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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