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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 new Wildcat Main Rotor Head Mast. 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

23 Jul 2025 at 13:34

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the award stage of a procurement process for a project related to the new Wildcat Main Rotor Head Mast, under the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework. This contract, valued at £350,342, commenced on 25th June 2025 and will run until 31st December 2027. Located in the South West of the United Kingdom, the industry category for this service contract is helicopters, classified under CPV code 34711500. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the buyer is the Ministry of Defence, Yeovil, England. The supplier awarded the contract is Leonardo UK Limited.

This procurement contract represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aerospace engineering services to engage with large-scale government defence projects. Companies with experience in rotorcraft systems and modification frameworks and with capabilities to deliver in line with stringent defence sector requirements are particularly well-suited to benefits from these opportunities. While the opportunity is not open for further expression of interest, understanding similar contracts' scope can position businesses strategically for future procurement engagements in the defence industry.

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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 new Wildcat Main Rotor Head Mast. 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 new Wildcat Main Rotor Head Mast. 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-e21fde92-e5d8-4c97-8612-f3bd1e8c301a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/690a7dea-f7c6-4102-a16a-d808c27a942d
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
£350,342 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,342 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Wildcat Delivery Team
Contact Email
contractsfinder.service@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Notice Documents

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