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BLC0244 Fixed Wing Camera Support

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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14 Aug 2025 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, a regional authority focusing on public order and safety, based in Leeds, UK. The tender, titled "BLC0244 Fixed Wing Camera Support," falls under the services category, specifically related to the repair, maintenance, and associated services for aircraft and other equipment. The procurement method was limited, involving a direct award due to proprietary requirements, without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to L3 Harris Technologies for a total value of £552,731 and was signed on 14 July 2025. The procurement stage is complete, and the location of service delivery is within the UK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft maintenance and repair, especially those capable of providing proprietary or unique technical solutions. Large-scale technology providers with expertise in fixed wing camera systems, similar to L3 Harris Technologies, are well-positioned to leverage such contracts for business growth. Although the process did not involve competitive bidding due to the specialised nature of the equipment, companies with advanced technological capabilities may find similar procurement processes as pathways to expand their portfolios within the aerospace and defence sectors.

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Notice Title

BLC0244 Fixed Wing Camera Support

Notice Description

Support for Fixed Wing Camera Fleet

Procurement Information

Direct award as sole source for proprietary equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0587c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048702-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£552,731 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tony.holmes@bluelight.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

L3 HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES

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