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

Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f0cebab-9aa4-4af6-957c-733a87e96891

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## Summary

The procurement process, overseen by Bluelight Commercial Limited, involves a call-off contract titled "Call Off Contract for the Purchase of Two Rotary Aircraft for Police Purpose". This procurement falls under the helicopters industry category, with additional classification linked to air transport services. The process was conducted using a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with the award date confirmed as 25th June 2026, and the publication of the notice occurred on 6th July 2026. The contract, valued at £22,000,000, spans from 25th June 2026 to 31st August 2030, and the delivery will be within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for suppliers in the aviation sector, specifically those capable of providing rotary aircraft for police use. Companies specialising in helicopters and air transport services would be well-suited to compete, particularly if they are experienced with framework agreements. While this contract may not be tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, it offers expansive growth potential for larger companies like Airbus Helicopters UK Limited, which has already been awarded the contract. Businesses looking to engage in long-term governmental contracts in the aviation support and service sector may find this a lucrative and strategically valuable opportunity.

## 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 2 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/49035b2f-4849-4ec8-8fa0-8517d77ec138 |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,000,000 |
| 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 LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| 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

- 6 Jul 2026 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49035b2f-4849-4ec8-8fa0-8517d77ec138

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49035b2f-4849-4ec8-8fa0-8517d77ec138
  6th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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