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title: "FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expression of interest for a future opportunity. The requirement is for a Project for the new Wildcat Main Rotor Head Disc. This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework Arrangement- Document Number 700630373."
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# FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expression of interest for a future opportunity. The requirement is for a Project for the new Wildcat Main Rotor Head Disc. This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework Arrangement- Document Number 700630373.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a2987fc-4690-44d0-847a-bb5f466f3524

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Yeovil, England, has completed a procurement process for the project regarding the new Wildcat Main Rotor Head Disc. This contract award is part of the larger Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework. The industry category is helicopters, specifically focusing on services, with a delivery location in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract having started on 25th June 2025 and scheduled to end on 31st December 2027. Leonardo UK Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract valued at £352,504. The procurement method employed was selective call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for large-scale businesses specialising in aerospace and defence services, such as helicopter manufacturing and modification. Companies that are equipped with the capability to support complex defence projects and possess strong expertise in rotorcraft components are well-suited to compete in similar procurements. With the value of such contracts and their strategic significance, engaging in these opportunities can solidify a supplier's position within the defence supply chain and can potentially lead to further projects through framework agreements with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expression of interest for a future opportunity. The requirement is for a Project for the new Wildcat Main Rotor Head Disc. This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework Arrangement- Document Number 700630373.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f39562a7-d06c-4578-b7b7-aa2e2a7f81fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £352,504 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £352,504 |
| 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 | YEOVIL |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA20 2YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Yeovil South |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEONARDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34711500 - Helicopters

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f39562a7-d06c-4578-b7b7-aa2e2a7f81fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f39562a7-d06c-4578-b7b7-aa2e2a7f81fe
  23rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/daec3a98-a929-483b-8dbe-c64daadebf6f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73c9f540-8643-4e01-846c-aba5d9bbfc97
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a49568e4-3583-4070-8034-4d8a737be338
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4476f8b-a4c1-44dc-8204-0b25ceb0abc7
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7064128a-ad2c-4bb8-8f3c-d7cc97f9da8f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1519bd21-7b75-45f0-9e9a-79bc1873ff2f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8187b9e-1ad1-45fd-81be-c45ff5c30caf

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