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title: "AWARD Call Off Contract for the Purchase of Seven Rotary Aircraft for Police Purpose"
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# AWARD Call Off Contract for the Purchase of Seven Rotary Aircraft for Police Purpose

Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b2556ad-0f4b-4ae6-b691-e287326f000c

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## Summary

BlueLight Commercial Organisation, based in Birmingham, England, has completed the procurement process for a call-off contract under Lot 1 of the Framework Agreement BLCAVIATION003 to purchase seven rotary aircraft for police purposes. The contract, valued at an estimated £75,000,000, was awarded to Airbus Helicopters UK Limited, with the contract period running from 5 March 2025 to 4 March 2031. The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, and the industry falls under the category of helicopters (CPV code 34711500) and air transport services (CPV code 60400000). The awarded contract was published on 3 April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in aviation services, particularly those capable of providing rotary aircraft suited for police operations. Large enterprises with expertise in manufacturing or leasing helicopters, and with a track record in public sector contracts, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can lead to substantial growth via long-term engagement with a prominent public sector client and the potential for future collaborations based on successful delivery and service quality.

## Notice

Award of a Call-off Contract under Lot 1 The Lease (or Potential Capital Purchase) of Rotary Aircraft of the Framework Agreement BLCAVIATION003 Provision of Police Aviation Services including a Fleet Replacement Programme. This is for the purchase of 7 Rotary Aircraft for police purpose. Above figure is an estimate of potential contract value pending finalisation of design of the Operational Helicopter (Rotary Aircraft).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665656c3-160f-494e-b990-98e0c695a303 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2025 - 4 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000,000 |
| 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 | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL ORGANISATION |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34711500 - Helicopters
- 60400000 - Air transport services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 19:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665656c3-160f-494e-b990-98e0c695a303
- 3 Apr 2025 at 19:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665656c3-160f-494e-b990-98e0c695a303

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665656c3-160f-494e-b990-98e0c695a303
  3rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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