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title: "Apache Aviator Integrated Helmets (AAIH)"
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# Apache Aviator Integrated Helmets (AAIH)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-516ddba1-ab13-469e-b2c5-23207f32ca1d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure a total of eight Apache Aviator Integrated Helmets (AAIH) along with one AAIH Alignment Kit, crucial for the Apache Capability Sustainment Programme (CSP). This procurement, classified under military helmets (CPV code: 35813000), reached the award stage and was announced on 2nd February 2018, with a contract value of approximately £451,223. The procurement process is currently not specified but was last active as of 29th January 2018, and the contract is set to start from 31st March 2018 and conclude by 30th September 2018. The delivery address is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in military equipment and protective gear, particularly those with capabilities in tailored fitting and technology integration. Companies with experience in defence procurement and a strong capacity for working directly with government entities would be particularly well-suited to compete. The requirement to directly procure from the designated supplier, Elbit Systems of America, highlights the importance of strong partnerships and compliance with specific defence procurement standards that may further enhance business growth in this sector.

## Notice

The Apache Capability Sustainment Programme (CSP) team has a requirement to purchase a minimum total of 8 x Apache Aviator Integrated Helmets (AAIH) and 1 x AAIH Alignment Kit as identified as a critical path deliverable for the Apache CSP. It is necessary to seek procurement of the AAIH system direct with the supplier (Elbit Systems of America (ESA) as the Design Authority (DA) and sole vendor of the US Army AAIH system. An AAIH Alignment Kit is required to enable custom fitting of the Helmets to UK pilots. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Military helmets.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9269e2b7-b516-4ee5-9dfb-b0a4bec96e22 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2018 - 30 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £451,223 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £451,223 |
| 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 8JH |
| 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 Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELBIT SYSTEMS OF AMERICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35813000 - Military helmets

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2018 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9269e2b7-b516-4ee5-9dfb-b0a4bec96e22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9269e2b7-b516-4ee5-9dfb-b0a4bec96e22
  2nd February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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