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title: "FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expression of interest for a future opportunity. The requirement is for a Project for the new Wildcat Main Rotor Head Mast. This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework Arrangement- Document Number 700630373."
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# FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expression of interest for a future opportunity. The requirement is for a Project for the new Wildcat Main Rotor Head Mast. This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework Arrangement- Document Number 700630373.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e21fde92-e5d8-4c97-8612-f3bd1e8c301a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the award stage of a procurement process for a project related to the new Wildcat Main Rotor Head Mast, under the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework. This contract, valued at £350,342, commenced on 25th June 2025 and will run until 31st December 2027. Located in the South West of the United Kingdom, the industry category for this service contract is helicopters, classified under CPV code 34711500. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the buyer is the Ministry of Defence, Yeovil, England. The supplier awarded the contract is Leonardo UK Limited.

This procurement contract represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aerospace engineering services to engage with large-scale government defence projects. Companies with experience in rotorcraft systems and modification frameworks and with capabilities to deliver in line with stringent defence sector requirements are particularly well-suited to benefits from these opportunities. While the opportunity is not open for further expression of interest, understanding similar contracts' scope can position businesses strategically for future procurement engagements in the defence industry.

## Notice

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expression of interest for a future opportunity. The requirement is for a Project for the new Wildcat Main Rotor Head Mast. This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework Arrangement- Document Number 700630373.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/690a7dea-f7c6-4102-a16a-d808c27a942d |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,342 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,342 |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34711500 - Helicopters

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/690a7dea-f7c6-4102-a16a-d808c27a942d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/690a7dea-f7c6-4102-a16a-d808c27a942d
  23rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/409ca283-f130-4891-baeb-b24ca7085819
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c29716ac-fe1c-497d-b3eb-4fd5b606a6c2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7085ebb3-8c1e-4ef4-bbe3-7cfc7e083032
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b334e18-e614-43f1-aef1-45ecd1a9ed07
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5df2524c-b640-4a21-ab91-3757ba081acb
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/518377db-28f2-49e9-b12c-59c1aea998a0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc02533e-cde5-4312-99cd-f443799ecaa5

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