Award

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expression of interest for a future opportunity. The requirement is for a Project for the Wildcat Towing Arms. This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework Arrangement- Document Number 700630373.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

17 Jul 2025 at 09:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Wildcat Towing Arms project, conducted by the Ministry of Defence, has concluded with an award. The contracting process was executed under the Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement framework with Document Number 700630373. The procurement, valued at £23,612, was initiated using a selective procurement method as a call-off from an existing framework agreement, specifically within the services sector for helicopters. The contract covers the period from 29 April 2025 to 31 July 2025, with the project delivery located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This process reached the award stage on 29 April 2025, as indicated in the published notice dated 17 July 2025.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for large-scale enterprises, particularly those with capabilities in the aerospace and defence sectors. Leonardo UK Limited, a large company, has been awarded the contract, showcasing the potential for similar businesses experienced in working with defence supply chains to benefit from such structured framework arrangements. Companies adept at fulfilling complex technical contracts within short timeframes could find comparable opportunities in subsequent framework agreements initiated by the Ministry of Defence. Although this particular procurement was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, it reinforces the importance of establishing framework participation for securing public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expression of interest for a future opportunity. The requirement is for a Project for the Wildcat Towing Arms. This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework Arrangement- Document Number 700630373.

Notice Description

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expression of interest for a future opportunity. The requirement is for a Project for the Wildcat Towing Arm. This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework Arrangement- Document Number 700630373.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a50acb52-cc31-43d0-bd87-7c9c7621dd9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8fa04b9-e929-4693-b85e-6e2bc155487b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

CPV Codes

34711500 - Helicopters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,612 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,612 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
Postcode
BA20 2YB
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Yeovil South
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEONARDO

Further Information

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