Planning

New Medium Helicopter (NMH)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

11 Nov 2021 at 17:20

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is initiating a procurement process for the New Medium Helicopter (NMH), aimed at replacing existing rotorcraft systems for Army and Strategic Commands. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a total estimated value of £1 billion. The tender is classified under the industry category of support helicopters and will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the communication of a future notice by 11th November 2021 and a contract period commencing on 2nd October 2023, extending to 2nd October 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in aerospace, defence, and manufacturing sectors to engage in a high-value contract. Companies with expertise in helicopter design, production, and support services would be particularly well-positioned to compete. With the substantial budget allocated, this project could foster growth for both large firms and smaller contractors that can demonstrate capability in delivering advanced aviation technology to the MoD.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New Medium Helicopter (NMH)

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is considering the procurement of a New Medium Helicopter (NMH) to replace existing rotorcraft systems for Army and Strategic Commands. Please refer to attached document titled "20211110-NMH Market Interest Day PIN v1.0 -O"

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd487d25-b610-48e9-978d-e9a3e86335c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a62a45-30b9-44ab-b3fd-283ac03cc640
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35612300 - Support helicopters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 2 Oct 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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