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title: "Modifications to Bell 212 Aircraft"
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# Modifications to Bell 212 Aircraft

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d651c6d6-1bf4-454e-8459-172de88e8f9e

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the contract titled "Modifications to Bell 212 Aircraft," conducted by the Defence Equipment & Support organisation, which operates within the support helicopters industry category. This tender, part of the services procurement category, took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The award was officially granted on 6 March 2018, with a contract period from 13 March 2018 to 31 March 2019. The procurement method used was a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the contract value amounting to £2,000,000 and a minimum value of £1,519,701.12.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft modification and support services. Companies that offer expertise in helicopter services and have the capacity to undertake high-value contracts in the defence sector will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The involvement of a large firm like Cobham Helicopter Services as the awarded supplier indicates a preference for established entities, yet innovative smaller enterprises might also consider partnerships to enhance their competitive edge in future procurement processes.

## Notice

Modifications to Bell 212 Aircraft

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f70e9f54-7943-4306-80d0-0ad5e0de28f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,519,701 |
| 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COBHAM HELICOPTER SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35612300 - Support helicopters

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2018 at 07:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f70e9f54-7943-4306-80d0-0ad5e0de28f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f70e9f54-7943-4306-80d0-0ad5e0de28f8
  14th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e8e7966-5019-409f-9b30-8699aacff29e
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bfd0e639-ce4c-495c-b7b4-9fa0d32aa13b
  Contract Schedules

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