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Provision of Continuing Airworthiness Management, Maintenance, Engineering and Logistics Support Services for the Bell 429 Aircraft

NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

31 Jul 2026 at 10:24

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

30 Jul 2026 at 11:47

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Grid Electricity Transmission PLC, located in London, is planning a procurement process for the provision of continuing airworthiness management, maintenance, engineering, and logistics support services for its Bell 429 aircraft fleet. This procurement, classified under repair and maintenance services of helicopters, storage services, and support services for air transport, falls within the services category and follows a selective procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure. The process is currently at the planning stage, with an accelerated timeline supported by a qualifying planned procurement notice. Interested parties must express their interest by 18th September 2026, with an expected award period ending on 1st November 2026. The contract period is set to start on 1st December 2026 and could extend up to 2034.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the aviation services sector, particularly those with expertise in aircraft management and maintenance. Companies capable of ensuring airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and operational availability would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the specialised nature of the services required, firms with prior experience in similar aviation logistics and engineering support roles could benefit from engaging in this procurement process. The potential for contract extensions also offers long-term growth opportunities for businesses aiming to expand their portfolios within the utilities sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Continuing Airworthiness Management, Maintenance, Engineering and Logistics Support Services for the Bell 429 Aircraft

Notice Description

The contracting authority is seeking a suitably qualified aviation services provider to deliver continuing airworthiness management, maintenance, engineering support, hangarage and associated logistics services for its Bell 429 aircraft fleet. The appointed supplier shall be responsible for ensuring aircraft remain airworthy, safe, compliant with applicable aviation regulations, and available to meet operational requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Continuation of service provision via extensions to the original term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d78b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072623-2026
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

50212000 - Repair and maintenance services of helicopters

63121100 - Storage services

63730000 - Support services for air transport

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 Sep 2029 2-3 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

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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