Tender

Fleet Helicopter Support Unit (FHSU)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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TenderUpdate

20 Dec 2023 at 14:34

Tender

29 Nov 2023 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender for the Fleet Helicopter Support Unit (FHSU) project. The procurement stage is active, with a tender period ending on 12th January 2024. The project involves providing a rotary wing Air System service for the Royal Navy, including point-to-point flights for military and non-military personnel. The contract has a value of £70 million and a minimum value of £50 million. The location for service delivery includes the South Coast Exercise Areas and the wider UK Flight Information Region. The procurement method is selective, and interested suppliers must complete a Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) via the Defence Sourcing Portal.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses capable of offering medium-lift Support Helicopter services to participate and potentially secure a contract worth millions. Companies with expertise in providing crewed rotary wing services, meeting aviation safety standards, and having the ability to deliver specific operational requirements are well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will need to be ready to commence services for specified ships from 1st April 2026, with potential for the contract to run for five years initially and up to five additional years if options are exercised.

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Notice Title

Fleet Helicopter Support Unit (FHSU)

Notice Description

The requirement is to provide a contractor owned rotary wing Air System (AS) service for the Royal Navy (RN), providing point-to-point flights delivering military and non-military personnel to enable the conduct of operational sea training and supporting tasks, including transportation of freight. The service will be operated on a Military Registered Civil Operated Aircraft (MRCOA) contract basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041dbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037496-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

35612300 - Support helicopters

60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
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
MHP DT-Comrcl-Mgr 2, attn: Andy Davies
Contact Email
andy.davies171@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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