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Provision of New Medium Helicopter and Support Contract

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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10 Apr 2026 at 11:25

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18 May 2022 at 16:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract for the supply of 23 New Medium Helicopters (NMH), along with accompanying support, to replace current rotorcraft systems for Army and Strategic Commands. The contract, valued at £989,469,800, started on 23 March 2026 and is set for a period of 91 months. The procurement process, now complete, followed a competitive procedure with negotiation, and it covers several aspects including training capabilities, maintenance/spares packages, and design organisation integration services. The helicopter contract includes comprehensive training courses, simulation devices at the UK Main Operating Base in RAF Benson, Oxfordshire, and an in-service support package. Leonardo UK Ltd has been named the supplier for this significant procurement, aligning with industry codes for helicopters and associated flight simulators.

This tender opens up significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies engaged in the defence and aerospace sectors. Businesses providing helicopter design, manufacturing, maintenance, and training services could find valuable opportunities in the delivery phases and potential future options for additional aircraft. The emphasis on training and a comprehensive in-service support package suggests a strong demand for firms offering specialised technical skills, innovative design solutions, and efficient maintenance services. The contract also highlights aspects like social value and UK industrial contributions, indicating opportunities for companies that are proactive in enhancing their societal impact and contributing to the UK's defence industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of New Medium Helicopter and Support Contract

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a Contract for a period of 91 months commencing from 23 March 2026, for the procurement of 23 New Medium Helicopters (NMH) to replace existing rotorcraft systems for Army and Strategic Commands.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of training capabilities and a maintenance/spares package as well as design organisation scope. The high-level requirement for the Contract consists of: i. 23 platforms. ii. Design Organisation integration services for Government Furnished Assets (GFA) and Mission Role Equipment (MRE). iii. 2 x aircrew and rear crew 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. Initial In-Service Support Package, which includes: * 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. NMH will provide a common medium lift multi-role helicopter, fitted for, but not with, specialist Mission Role Equipment (MRE) and will be able to operate in all environments in support of defence tasks. Additional information: The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033ae8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032735-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£989,469,800 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Leonardo UK Ltd

Further Information

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