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title: "Puma HC2 Follow-On Support Arrangement PP3 CF VTN"
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# Puma HC2 Follow-On Support Arrangement PP3 CF VTN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53f07dd5-6d53-4668-aeab-7c1b96b4dc3f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender titled "Puma HC2 Follow-On Support Arrangement PP3 CF VTN" in the repair and maintenance services of military aircrafts, missiles, and spacecrafts industry category. The procurement method is a negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold). The contract period is from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028, with a tender deadline of September 20, 2023, and a contract value of GBP 320 million.

This tender from the Ministry of Defence presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the aerospace and defence maintenance sector. Companies specialising in aircraft support services and repair work are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement stage is currently active, and the Ministry's decision to extend the agreement with Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd can provide stability and growth prospects for potential suppliers in the designated industry segment.

## Notice

The Secretary of State for Defence (the 'Authority') intends to extend its current agreement with Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd, for support to the Puma Mk2 AC through contract P2G/0443 Puma Follow on Support Arrangement for a period of up to three years - 31 March 2028. Justification for the award of contract extension with Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd is through DSPCR Regulation 16 (1)(a)(ii) - Exclusive rights; due to the contractor being the Puma Platform's Design Organisation holding exclusive rights from a technical perspective which include technical drawings, data and design information as well as validation and certification activities of UK MOD owned components being proprietary to Airbus Helicopters for the Puma Mk2 Platform. Furthermore, the contractor has confirmed that no licences to support the Puma Mk2 shall be granted outside of Airbus Helicopters Group. This announcement follows the Contract Award VEAT published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) - 330684-2014.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae6d27d4-a854-4895-81ba-b4250c0de00f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50650000 - Repair and maintenance services of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2023 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae6d27d4-a854-4895-81ba-b4250c0de00f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae6d27d4-a854-4895-81ba-b4250c0de00f
  6th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

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