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title: "700006320-LXCOMM0001-WISTPP3"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cfc0"
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published: "2021-08-02"
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# 700006320-LXCOMM0001-WISTPP3

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cfc0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a public procurement process for the contract titled "700006320-LXCOMM0001-WISTPP3," which focuses on military transport helicopters under the CPV classification of "35612400." The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having gained completion status as of 2nd August 2021. The contract is primarily aimed at providing support and training for the WISTPP3 aircraft and has a total contract value of £483 million. The procurement, executed through a limited negotiated method with no prior publication, will cater specifically to the UK's needs, with delivery expected to occur in the region of Yeovil, UKK23.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the aerospace and defence sectors. Companies that specialise in military aviation support, training services, and the manufacture of related equipment would be particularly well-positioned to tap into this contract. As Leonardo UK Ltd, the active supplier, has secured the contract owing to its unique access to technical information and resources, other businesses with competitive capabilities in innovative aerospace solutions and specialised support services could also explore avenues for subcontracting or collaboration within this procurement framework.

## Notice

700006320-LXCOMM0001-WISTPP3

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Support & Training for the WISTPP3 Aircraft Period

### Procurement Information

The Wildcat Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, entered into a 34-year arrangement with Leonardo UK Ltd for the delivery of the Integrated Operational Support (IOS) to the UK MOD AH and HMA Wildcat Fleet in 2011. This arrangement comprises of 5-year pricing segments, with the Wildcat Delivery Team and Leonardo UK Ltd intending to enter pricing period 3 in April 2022. PP3 extends support to include Wildcat Role Equipment, Support & Test Equipment and FASGW modified equipment. It is considered that the contract for pricing period 3 can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) for technical reasons. As the Original Engineering Manufacturer (OEM), Leonardo UK Limited are the only provider that has access to the Technical Drawings, Publications and Manufacturing Data pertaining to the Wildcat Aircraft which are required to meet the requirement and deliver aircraft that can be safely operated within the Wildcat Safety Case and Airworthiness requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018514-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £483,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | YEOVIL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEONARDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 34711000 - Helicopters and aeroplanes
- 35612400 - Military transport helicopters

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018514-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mod.gov.uk

## Provenance

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