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title: "FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD - WILDCAT ENGINE BLOCK UPGRADE"
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# FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD - WILDCAT ENGINE BLOCK UPGRADE

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddec28e6-3359-4009-bd2d-776887a5b844

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "Wildcat Engine Block Upgrade," a service contract valued at £3,068,615. This project falls within the aerospace category and is situated in Yeovil, South West England. The procurement method utilised was selective, deriving from a call-off under the Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) - HELSS/0066 Framework. The contract period commenced on 31st March 2020 and will extend until 2nd September 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large-scale suppliers and businesses specializing in aerospace services or related fields looking to expand their portfolio. Businesses that have capabilities in advanced aeronautics, engineering services, or similar sectors would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts associated with the Ministry of Defence's ongoing projects and procurement initiatives.

## Notice

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expressions of interest for future opportunity. The requirement is for the Wildcat Engine Block Upgrade. 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/4be1912c-987c-4e35-859c-6d0278c98adb |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2020 - 2 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,068,615 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,068,615 |
| 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

- 34710000 - Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2020 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4be1912c-987c-4e35-859c-6d0278c98adb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4be1912c-987c-4e35-859c-6d0278c98adb
  27th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc1a7603-912d-455d-bf27-60da896b92d6
  700419338 - CONTRACT - Wildcat Engine Block Upgrade

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