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title: "Provision of Police Aviation Services including a Fleet Replacement Programme"
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# Provision of Police Aviation Services including a Fleet Replacement Programme

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bf85

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has initiated a procurement process for the provision of police aviation services, including a fleet replacement programme, under the framework agreement BLCAVIATION003. This contract, covered by the Competitive procedure with negotiation, involves services related to air transport, specifically focusing on the lease or potential capital purchase of rotary aircraft. The procurement pertains to the region of England and Wales. The process began with the award stage, where Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd was identified as a supplier, and the contract was actively signed on March 3rd, 2025. The procurement involves an estimated value of £184,000,000 for Lot 1, with a contract duration of 1740 days for the purchase of 7 rotary aircraft meant for police purposes.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in aviation services, particularly those specializing in the provision and maintenance of rotary aircraft. It can drive growth for companies providing air transport services, including helicopter leasing and acquisition. Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd stands as the awarded supplier, indicating the scale and expertise required. Suppliers with capabilities to deliver air transport services equipped with police role equipment are particularly well-placed to compete effectively. The contract offers potential for businesses to expand their services to deliver air support capabilities on a national level, focusing on fleet management and related operations in police aviation services.

## Notice

This procurement aims to establish a police aviation services Framework Agreement. Immediately following the award of the Framework Agreement, WYCA intends to enter into two initial call-off contracts for: LOT 1. The lease or capital purchase of seven rotary aircraft for the police purpose, such aircraft to be modified with police role equipment; and LOT 2. The delivery of an outsourced police air support service to the London region. Or awarding under LOT 3 - A combination of Lots 1 and 2.

### Lot Information

The Lease (or Potential Capital Purchase) of Rotary Aircraft

Award of a Call-off Contract under Lot 1 The Lease (or Potential Capital Purchase) of Rotary Aircraft of the Framework Agreement BLCAVIATION003 Provision of Police Aviation Services including a Fleet Replacement Programme. This is for the purchase of 7 Rotary Aircraft for police purpose. Above figure is an estimate of potential contract value pending finalisation of design of the Operational Helicopter (Rotary Aircraft)

The Delivery of an Outsourced Police Air Support Service to the London Region

Delivery of a Police Air Support service to the London Region. NPAS is looking to meet the specific Metropolitan Police and London Region availability and user requirements through a full turnkey police aviation contract. The contract will be for a service provision based upon availability. It will include fully role equipped police helicopters, instrument rated pilots and the Police Air Operators Certificate (PAOC) and approvals required to deliver a police aviation service. In addition, line and base maintenance provision and spare parts required to meet the specific London operational user requirement for availability of service and rates of flying. Additional information: WYCA is establishing a 6-year Framework Agreement (4 years plus an optional extension of 2 years). It is anticipated that the call off contract length for Lot 2 is: transition period (inclusive of obtaining PAOC) plus a 10-year contract period.

A Combination of Lots 1 and 2

A combination of Lots 1 & 2. This lot will give suppliers the opportunity to bid for both lots 1 & 2 in order to provide further efficiencies. This lot is not intended to provide a blended service but to allow suppliers to submit joint costings. Additional information: Please note the estimated value of PS276,680,000 for Lot 3 is based on the potential value over the full framework term. It is envisaged that the value for the initial call-off contracts will be PS173,180,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023119-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £276,680,000 |
| Lots value | £553,360,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £477,168,544 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED; WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY (OR SUCH OTHER SUCCESSOR BODY, COMPANY, ORGANISATION WHO SHALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BEING THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF THE NATIONAL POLICE AIR SERVICE OR ANY PART OR PARTS THEREOF) |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRBUS HELICOPTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34711500 - Helicopters
- 60400000 - Air transport services
- 60424100 - Hire of aircraft with crew
- 60440000 - Aerial and related services
- 60444000 - Aircraft-operation services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 15:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023119-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 15:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023107-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 12:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015203-2026
- 20 Nov 2025 at 16:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075826-2025
- 20 Mar 2025 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010380-2025
- 6 Aug 2024 at 06:19 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024601-2024
- 2 Jul 2024 at 15:49 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020175-2024
- 26 Jan 2022 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002330-2022
- 23 Jun 2021 at 17:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014354-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.justice.gov.uk
- http://www.psni.police.uk/
- http://www.scotland.police.uk/
- https://guernsey.police.uk
- https://jersey.police.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=42814&B=BLUELIGHT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91087
- https://www.iompolice.im
- https://www.police.gi
- https://www.police.uk/forces
- https://www.sbaadministration.org/
- https://www.westyorks-ca-gov-uk

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