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New Medium Helicopter contract reference 702091450

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 May 2022 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is inviting tenders for the procurement of up to 44 New Medium Helicopters (contract reference 702091450) as part of a significant project to replace existing rotorcraft systems for Army and Strategic Commands. This procurement falls under the goods category in the aviation industry, with a total estimated value of £1.2 billion. Interested suppliers should note the deadline for submission is 20 June 2022, and the contract is anticipated to last for a period of up to 7 years, including initial support and training provisions, commencing prior to the first aircraft delivery. The procurement method utilised will be selective, following a negotiated process to ensure the selection of suitable bidders.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in the manufacturing, maintenance, and training associated with helicopters and related services. Companies involved in aerospace design, engineering services, or those offering flight simulation training would be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract. As social value is a key consideration in the evaluation process, bidders demonstrating a commitment to environmental and social responsibility are likely to have an advantage. Suppliers will need to register on the Defence Sourcing Portal and complete a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire to express their interest in participating.

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Notice Title

New Medium Helicopter contract reference 702091450

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is considering the procurement of up to 44 New Medium Helicopters (NMH) to replace existing rotorcraft systems for Army and Strategic Commands. The scope of the contract will also include the provision of training capabilities and a maintenance/spares package as well as design organisation scope. The purpose of this Contract Notice is to invite potential and interested suppliers to formally express interest in participating in this procurement by completing a DPQQ found on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) linked to this Notice. The high-level requirement for this procurement consists of: i. A range of up to 44 platforms. ii. Design Organisation integration services for Government Furnished Assets (GFA) and Mission Role Equipment (MRE). iii. Up to 2 x aircrew and rearcrew Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD) at the UK Main Operating Base (MOB). iv. Training courses for Qualified Helicopter Instructors (QHIs), aircrew and groundcrew maintainers. v. Courseware material for enduring aircrew and maintainer training. vi. An Initial In-Service Support Package, to include: * Initial Provisioning Spares. * Deployed Support Packages (DSPs). * Ground Support Equipment and Specialist Tooling. * Technical Publications and Aircrew Publications. * Logistics (Spares) Management. * Forward and Depth Maintenance. * Design Organisation (DO) modifications and technical support. New Medium Helicopters (NMH) intends to rationalise its existing multiple rotary wing requirements into one platform-type, maximising commonality in order to improve efficiency and operational flexibility. NMH will provide a common medium lift multi-role helicopter, fitted for, but not with, specialist Mission Role Equipment (MRE) and able to operate in all environments in support of defence tasks. The contract duration is anticipated to be 7 years (as referred to in section II.3) but will be determined by the agreed production schedule that will reflect the supplier's ability to complete delivery of aircraft and an initial support phase. The support solution duration is anticipated to be approximately 5 years from first aircraft delivery, taking into consideration the manufacturer's delivery schedule, or until aircraft production is complete, whichever is later. Training services will commence prior to first aircraft delivery to support entry into service. Notwithstanding the above, it is anticipated that the maximum contract duration will be 7 years. The Cyber Risk Assessment code is RAR-440604976 and has been rated as MODERATE Risk. Quantity or scope: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is considering the procurement of up to 44 New Medium Helicopters (NMH) to replace existing rotorcraft systems for Army and Strategic Commands. The scope of the contract will also include the provision of training capabilities and a maintenance/spares package as well as design organisation scope. The purpose of this Contract Notice is to invite potential and interested suppliers to formally express interest in participating in this procurement by completing a DPQQ found on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) linked to this Notice. The high-level requirement for this procurement consists of: i. A range of up to 44 platforms. ii. Design Organisation integration services for Government Furnished Assets (GFA) and Mission Role Equipment (MRE). iii. Up to 2 x aircrew and rearcrew Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD) at the UK Main Operating Base (MOB). iv. Training courses for Qualified Helicopter Instructors (QHIs), aircrew and groundcrew maintainers. v. Courseware material for enduring aircrew and maintainer training. vi. An Initial In-Service Support Package, to include: * Initial Provisioning Spares. * Deployed Support Packages (DSPs). * Ground Support Equipment and Specialist Tooling. * Technical Publications and Aircrew Publications. * Logistics (Spares) Management. * Forward and Depth Maintenance. * Design Organisation (DO) modifications and technical support. New Medium Helicopters (NMH) intends to rationalise its existing multiple rotary wing requirements into one platform-type, maximising commonality in order to improve efficiency and operational flexibility. NMH will provide a common medium lift multi-role helicopter, fitted for, but not with, specialist Mission Role Equipment (MRE) and able to operate in all environments in support of defence tasks. The contract duration is anticipated to be 7 years (as referred to in section II.3) but will be determined by the agreed production schedule that will reflect the supplier's ability to complete delivery of aircraft and an initial support phase. The support solution duration is anticipated to be approximately 5 years from first aircraft delivery, taking into consideration the manufacturer's delivery schedule, or until aircraft production is complete, whichever is later. Training services will commence prior to first aircraft delivery to support entry into service. Notwithstanding the above, it is anticipated that the maximum contract duration will be 7 years. The Cyber Risk Assessment code is RAR-440604976 and has been rated as MODERATE Risk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033ae8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013386-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34710000 - Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft

34711000 - Helicopters and aeroplanes

34711500 - Helicopters

34741400 - Flight simulators

35612100 - Combat helicopters

35612400 - Military transport helicopters

50212000 - Repair and maintenance services of helicopters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: NMH Senior Commercial Manager
Contact Email
deshels-nmh-commercial@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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