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title: "Procurement of Aircraft 701575443"
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# Procurement of Aircraft 701575443

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22c9a554-56b4-4b8e-a1e7-48ca52030b28

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, who has completed a tender for the procurement of helicopters, specifically titled "Procurement of Aircraft 701575443." This contracting process falls under the 'goods' category and took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a negotiated procedure without prior publication for contracts valued above a specified threshold, concluding the tender period on 13 August 2021. The award for the contract, valued at £29,175,167.63, was made on 4 November 2021, with the contract period running until 28 July 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aerospace and defence manufacturing, particularly those with the capacity to supply advanced helicopter technologies or services. Given the specific requirements of this project, larger organisations with experience in government contracts or those capable of meeting complex regulatory standards would be best positioned to compete. This is especially vital for firms looking to expand their footprint in the defence sector and engage with major public procurement initiatives.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for the Procurement of Aircraft with modifications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74fe7a4e-50cd-4bb9-9ac8-1a1873ed0071 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2021 - 28 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,175,167 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,175,167 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Gifford |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRBUS HELICOPTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34711500 - Helicopters

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2021 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74fe7a4e-50cd-4bb9-9ac8-1a1873ed0071

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74fe7a4e-50cd-4bb9-9ac8-1a1873ed0071
  2nd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15185908-bb4f-4eaf-a88c-a33f93da99b2
  n/a

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