Planning

BLC0292 Provision of ESN Modification Design and Installation to Rotary and Fixed Wing Aircraft

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY (OR SUCH OTHER SUCCESSOR BODY, COMPANY, ORGANISATION WHO SHALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BEING THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF THE NATIONAL POLICE AIR SERVICE OR ANY PART OR PARTS THEREOF)

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Planning

29 Aug 2025 at 10:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority, in collaboration with BlueLight Commercial, is embarking on the planning phase for the BLC0292 procurement process titled "Provision of ESN Modification Design and Installation to Rotary and Fixed Wing Aircraft." This contract is classified under aircraft maintenance services and aimed at enhancing the Emergency Services Network (ESN) for various aircraft types. Interested parties must submit a Request for Information Market Engagement document by 19th September 2025. The procurement is based in Leeds, United Kingdom, and falls under the category of public authority - sub-central government services. The tender communications indicate that further notice will be issued on 3rd November 2025, with contract work expected to commence on 1st June 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aviation maintenance and installations, particularly those capable of accommodating Emergency Services Network requirements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to compete, as the contract suitability criteria support these business types. Leveraging a Government-backed procurement process, companies involved can benefit from expanding their operational capabilities and client base through engagement with a key public service entity. Such projects could pave the way for long-term growth and increased visibility in the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLC0292 Provision of ESN Modification Design and Installation to Rotary and Fixed Wing Aircraft

Notice Description

Provision of Emergency Services Network (ESN) design, uninstallation and installation modification services for Rotary and Fixed-Wing aircraft.

Planning Information

Return of Request for Information Market Engagement document

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059050
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052403-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY (OR SUCH OTHER SUCCESSOR BODY, COMPANY, ORGANISATION WHO SHALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BEING THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF THE NATIONAL POLICE AIR SERVICE OR ANY PART OR PARTS THEREOF)
Additional Buyers

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

Contact Name
Tony Holmes
Contact Email
tony.holmes@bluelight.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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