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Support to GEN HUMS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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30 Jan 2025 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), through its Wildcat Delivery Team, has completed the procurement contract titled "Support to GEN HUMS" in the industry category of Support Helicopters. This contract, valued at £4.5 million, spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. The procurement process was conducted through a negotiated method without the prior publication of a contract notice, as regulated under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. This award has been made to General Electric (GE) Aviation Systems Ltd, located in Southampton, due to their unique capability as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Generic Helicopter Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS).

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies within the aerospace and defence sectors, especially those specialising in aviation and helicopter maintenance support. Businesses with deep technical expertise and historical knowledge of specific systems would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Moreover, larger enterprises with the capacity for comprehensive technical support and compliance with safety standards will find this an attractive opportunity. As the market for defence-related equipment and their maintenance grows, there will be ongoing demand for specialised services that uphold stringent safety and airworthiness requirements, fostering a competitive landscape for suitable vendors.

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Notice Title

Support to GEN HUMS

Notice Description

Support to Generic Helicopter Health and Usage Monitoring System

Lot Information

Lot 1

Support to Generic Helicopter Health and Usage Monitoring System

Procurement Information

The Wildcat Delivery Team, part of The Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to award a Contract to General Electric (GE) Aviation Systems Ltd for Generic Helicopter Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) support, to be effective 1 Apr 2025 - 31 March 2028. The Contract will be for 3 years and have an estimated value of PS4.5m In accordance with Regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of this contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 due to technical reasons. This is because General Electric (GE) Aviation Systems Ltd is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Generic Helicopter Health and Usage Monitoring System and has maintained it since it came into service in 2001. As OEM, it is the only company with the drawings, information, expertise, and tools to provide the necessary technical support and to ensure compliance with safety and airworthiness requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d764
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003123-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35612300 - Support helicopters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pamela.kirkness223@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENERAL ELECTRIC (GE) AVIATION SYSTEM

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