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title: "(For Transparency Purposes Only) - Contract Award. This notice serves to announce the Contract Award Only. It is NOT an Expressions of interest for a new opportunity. The requirement is for the Wildcat Single Pilot Ballistic Protection (SPBP). This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) - HELSS/0066 framework"
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# (For Transparency Purposes Only) - Contract Award. This notice serves to announce the Contract Award Only. It is NOT an Expressions of interest for a new opportunity. The requirement is for the Wildcat Single Pilot Ballistic Protection (SPBP). This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) - HELSS/0066 framework

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae352121-28ee-49a5-ba50-51b7fac5b491

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation, which has announced the contract award for the Wildcat Single Pilot Ballistic Protection (SPBP). This contract was established under the Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA - HELSS/0066) framework and pertains to the aerospace industry, specifically helicopters. The contract commenced on 25 April 2019 and is set to conclude on 1 April 2021, with a total contract value of £1,863,530. The procurement method was selective, and the tender period ended on 24 April 2019.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in defence and aerospace services to expand their portfolios. Companies that design or manufacture ballistic protection systems or related technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete in future opportunities under similar frameworks, potentially benefiting from collaboration with established suppliers or government entities. Such contracts can help businesses gain visibility and credibility in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

(For Transparency Purposes Only) - Contract Award. This notice serves to announce the Contract Award Only. It is NOT an Expressions of interest for a new opportunity. The requirement is for the Wildcat Single Pilot Ballistic Protection (SPBP). This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) - HELSS/0066 framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f643f1-106b-43a6-ae28-cceb1d945447 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2019 - 1 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,863,530 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,863,530 |
| 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 MW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34711500 - Helicopters

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2019 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f643f1-106b-43a6-ae28-cceb1d945447

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f643f1-106b-43a6-ae28-cceb1d945447
  4th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07f625bd-4d2c-4cb5-822a-1c0d251d6496

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