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Bell 429 PW207D2 Engine Flight Hour Support and Lifecycle Management Services

NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

31 Jul 2026 at 10:31

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

30 Jul 2026 at 11:46

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by National Grid Electricity Transmission PLC, based in London, is currently in the planning update stage as of 31st July 2026. The tender, titled "Bell 429 PW207D2 Engine Flight Hour Support and Lifecycle Management Services," falls under the services category, specifically concerning repair and maintenance services of aircraft engines. This selective procurement process, conducted through a competitive flexible procedure, denotes that potential suppliers should express their interest by 18th September 2026. The procurement is aimed at providing comprehensive engine maintenance and support for Bell 429 aircraft, with the contract period extending from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2034.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in aircraft engine maintenance and support. Companies with capabilities in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, life-limited component management, and logistics coordination would find this contract particularly lucrative. As the procedure is accelerated due to a qualifying planned procurement notice, businesses that can quickly adapt and respond will have an advantage. Engaging in this contract could enhance a business's portfolio and strengthen its position within the utility services sector, given the scale and duration of the project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bell 429 PW207D2 Engine Flight Hour Support and Lifecycle Management Services

Notice Description

Provision of a flight-hour-based engine maintenance and support programme for Pratt & Whitney PW207D2 engines installed on Bell 429 aircraft, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, engine shop visits, life-limited component management, technical support and logistics coordination to maximise reliability, availability and continued airworthiness.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d789
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072629-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50211210 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft engines

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5EH
Post Town
Central London
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

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