--- title: "Exercise - Requirement for a Utility Helicopter" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e7a28e2b-c018-4f60-8e97-706c86c06a8c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7a28e2b-c018-4f60-8e97-706c86c06a8c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7a28e2b-c018-4f60-8e97-706c86c06a8c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7a28e2b-c018-4f60-8e97-706c86c06a8c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2023-01-04" --- # Exercise - Requirement for a Utility Helicopter Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7a28e2b-c018-4f60-8e97-706c86c06a8c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7a28e2b-c018-4f60-8e97-706c86c06a8c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7a28e2b-c018-4f60-8e97-706c86c06a8c.json) ## Summary The Home Office is planning a tender for the requirement of a Utility Helicopter. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date of 18th January 2023. The tender aims to secure a Rotary Wing Aircraft with crew to facilitate various operations at sea. The location for this tender is in London, England (SW1P4DF), and the industry category is Helicopters. Potential suppliers need to respond via email by the deadline of 18th January 2023, describing their suitability based on specific criteria. This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specialised in aircraft services to compete for providing a Rotary Wing Aircraft with crew for the Home Office. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The businesses suited for this tender should have capabilities such as operating aircraft over water, carrying out winching operations, and meeting safety requirements for flying over water near the UK shoreline. Being compliant with UK aviation authorities and having qualified crew members are essential for successful participation in this tender for a Utility Helicopter. ## Notice Home Office are seeking the provision of a Rotary Wing Aircraft with crew to move government equipment and personnel to target vessel underway at sea, undertake winching and winch recovery of staff to the vessels to enable training and familiarisation with such operations. The supplier is expected to have the following capabilities: 1. Rotary Wing Aircraft dedicated to exercise for 1 day in early March 2023. 2. Aircraft to be able to UK South Coast Forward Operating Based (FOB) during the exercise to reduce travel time and costs. (state location) 3. Aircraft crew must be qualified to fly over water. 4. Aircraft has appropriate survival equipment for flying over water within 12 Nautical miles of the UK shoreline in accordance with UK Civil Aviation Authority or UK Military Aviation Authority, registry of aircraft dependent, onboard during exercise flights. 5. Aircraft is fitted with winch capable of lifting Maximum All Up Weight of 272KG to extension of 245 feet (Ft) and crew qualified to operate winch. 6. Aircraft is to come inclusive of crew, who must be available for the duration of the Aircrafts use. 7. Crew must be fully qualified, and their flying must be assured through regular audits by the UK's Central Flying School. Certifications must be available upon request. This is an early opportunity to determine capability within the marketplace. The Home Office does not guarantee that a procurement will be launched, and the Home Office is not responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by any potential supplier in registering their interest. Please reply via email to cory.bateman@homeoffice.gov.uk. Within your email you should briefly describe suitability on each point 1 to 7 above. Deadline for responses via email is 18 January 2023 12:00PM. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa82671-f6d9-4d49-9b19-75cb406c90b8 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Jan 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HOME OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34711500 - Helicopters ## Release History - 4 Jan 2023 at 15:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa82671-f6d9-4d49-9b19-75cb406c90b8 - 4 Jan 2023 at 15:47 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa82671-f6d9-4d49-9b19-75cb406c90b8 - 4 Jan 2023 at 15:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa82671-f6d9-4d49-9b19-75cb406c90b8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa82671-f6d9-4d49-9b19-75cb406c90b8 4th January 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a44dbb04-cc7b-4b68-8657-37ce10fc85ff Previous Exercise Market test - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/43100f5a-143a-491b-b63e-95e50f89f840?origin=SearchResults&p=1 Link to previous tender exercise, slight change of requirements. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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