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Bell 429 Component Support and Power-by-the-Hour (PBH) Programme

NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC

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PlanningUpdate

31 Jul 2026 at 10:27

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

30 Jul 2026 at 11:46

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Grid Electricity Transmission PLC, based in London, is planning a procurement process titled "Bell 429 Component Support and Power-by-the-Hour (PBH) Programme" under the category of services related to helicopter repair and maintenance. The procurement stage is in the planning update phase, with the initiative classified as a selective approach using a competitive flexible procedure, accelerated by a qualifying planned procurement notice. Interested suppliers should note key dates, including an expression of interest deadline on 18th September 2026, and an award period ending on 1st November 2026. The planned contract period will start on 1st December 2026 and potentially extend to 30th November 2034, signifying a long-term engagement opportunity.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or authorised support providers specialising in aviation maintenance and support services to collaborate with a major utility company. Companies with capabilities in providing flight-hour-based support solutions to enhance aircraft availability and manage lifecycle costs efficiently would find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise and growth ambitions. Participating businesses can leverage this opportunity to establish a steadfast relationship with National Grid, secure predictable maintenance contracts, and utilise the fixed hourly charging mechanism to ensure financial sustainability and operational predictability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bell 429 Component Support and Power-by-the-Hour (PBH) Programme

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking a suitably qualified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or authorised support provider to deliver a comprehensive helicopter component support and lifecycle management programme for its Bell 429 aircraft fleet. The service shall provide a flight-hour-based support solution designed to maximise aircraft availability, maintain airworthiness, reduce component ownership risk, and provide predictable maintenance expenditure through a fixed hourly charging mechanism.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d78a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072626-2026
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

50212000 - Repair and maintenance services of helicopters

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 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 4-5 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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