--- title: "Provision of Police Aviation Services including a Fleet Replacement Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b4979496-7930-406b-a464-07e0acc3641f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b4979496-7930-406b-a464-07e0acc3641f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4979496-7930-406b-a464-07e0acc3641f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4979496-7930-406b-a464-07e0acc3641f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL" published: "2025-03-20" --- # Provision of Police Aviation Services including a Fleet Replacement Programme Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4979496-7930-406b-a464-07e0acc3641f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b4979496-7930-406b-a464-07e0acc3641f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4979496-7930-406b-a464-07e0acc3641f.json) ## Summary BlueLight Commercial has awarded a contract for the provision of police aviation services, including a fleet replacement programme. This procurement process aimed to establish a framework agreement for police aviation services. Following the competitive tender process, Airbus Helicopters UK Limited has been awarded Lot 1 for the lease or capital purchase of seven rotary aircraft modified with police role equipment. This notice, published on 20th March 2025, indicates the commencement of the contract period from 21st February 2025 to 20th February 2031. The industry category is air transport services, including the hire and operation of aircraft with crews, with the contract value estimated at £184,000,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the aerospace and aviation sector, especially those with expertise in aircraft leasing, modifications, and maintenance. Companies that specialise in providing comprehensive aviation solutions tailored to law enforcement requirements will find this procurement particularly relevant. The framework's substantial value and long-term nature offer a robust platform for sustained business growth and partnership opportunities with BlueLight Commercial and other public sector entities involved in police aviation support services. ## Notice This procurement aims to establish a police aviation services Framework Agreement. Immediately following the award of the Framework Agreement, WYCA intends to enter into two initial call-off contracts for: LOT 1. The lease or capital purchase of seven rotary aircraft for the police purpose, such aircraft to be modified with police role equipment; and LOT 2. The delivery of an outsourced police air support service to the London region. Or awarding under LOT 3 - A combination of Lots 1 and 2. BLC is establishing a 6-year Framework Agreement (4 years plus an optional extension of 2 years). The estimated value of PS184,000,000 for Lot 1 is based on the potential value over the full framework term. It is envisaged that the value for the initial call-off contract will be PS80,500,000. Its anticipated that the call off contract length for Lot 1 is: transition period plus a 10-year lease. The estimated value for Lot 2 is PS92,680,000. It is anticipated that the call off contract length for Lot 2 is: transition period (inclusive of obtaining PAOC) plus a 10-year contract period. Please note the estimated value of PS276,680,000 for Lot 3 is based on the potential value over the full framework term. It is envisaged that the value for the initial call-off contracts will be PS173,180,000. Please note, this notice is for the award of Lot 1 only. Please note BlueLight Commercial Limited (being the current contracting authority of the Procurement, having replaced West Yorkshire Combined Authority as the Authority) took the decision to abandon Lot 2 and Lot 3 of this Procurement. The Authority decided that, in light of the quantum of the initial bids and the indication from tenderers given during subsequent commercial workshops, that these initial bids would likely only increase at final tender stage, it would not represent value for money to the public purse, for it to proceed with Lot 2 and Lot 3 of the Procurement. Bidders were notified of this abandonment on 5th July 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1503fa3-0aaf-40e5-aec0-12409972fcb0 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | 21 Feb 2025 - 20 Feb 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £184,000,000 | | 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 | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AIRBUS HELICOPTERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60400000 - Air transport services - 60424100 - Hire of aircraft with crew - 60444000 - Aircraft-operation services ## Release History - 20 Mar 2025 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1503fa3-0aaf-40e5-aec0-12409972fcb0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1503fa3-0aaf-40e5-aec0-12409972fcb0 20th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=42814&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91087 User / Company ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b4979496-7930-406b-a464-07e0acc3641f. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4979496-7930-406b-a464-07e0acc3641f.json.