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title: "New Medium Helicopter (NMH)"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-11-11"
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# New Medium Helicopter (NMH)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd487d25-b610-48e9-978d-e9a3e86335c3

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is initiating a procurement process for the New Medium Helicopter (NMH), aimed at replacing existing rotorcraft systems for Army and Strategic Commands. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a total estimated value of £1 billion. The tender is classified under the industry category of support helicopters and will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the communication of a future notice by 11th November 2021 and a contract period commencing on 2nd October 2023, extending to 2nd October 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in aerospace, defence, and manufacturing sectors to engage in a high-value contract. Companies with expertise in helicopter design, production, and support services would be particularly well-positioned to compete. With the substantial budget allocated, this project could foster growth for both large firms and smaller contractors that can demonstrate capability in delivering advanced aviation technology to the MoD.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is considering the procurement of a New Medium Helicopter (NMH) to replace existing rotorcraft systems for Army and Strategic Commands. Please refer to attached document titled "20211110-NMH Market Interest Day PIN v1.0 -O"

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a62a45-30b9-44ab-b3fd-283ac03cc640 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 2 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35612300 - Support helicopters

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2021 at 17:20 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a62a45-30b9-44ab-b3fd-283ac03cc640

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a62a45-30b9-44ab-b3fd-283ac03cc640
  11th November 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a33161ad-3371-45d0-a33e-f7cb5d2a4bdf
  n/a
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=52765
  Defence Opportunity

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