---
title: "Project MATCHA: Integration and Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033103"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-04-27"
---

# Project MATCHA: Integration and Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033103

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "Project MATCHA: Integration and Support," focusing on repair and maintenance services of helicopters. This procurement falls under the services category and is being conducted using a selective method that involved negotiated terms published in a contract notice. The award was made to Airbus Helicopters UK Limited, with a total contract value of approximately £51.8 million. The contract was signed on 22nd February 2022 and highlights active engagement in the military defence sector, specifically located in Bristol, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in defence services, particularly those with capabilities in helicopter repair and maintenance. Companies that offer innovative solutions or have experience working within military contracts would be well-suited to engage in this competitive environment. Additionally, businesses providing support equipment or related services are encouraged to explore collaboration or subcontracting avenues with the primary contractor, Airbus Helicopters UK Limited, to further enhance their market presence in this sector.

## Notice

Integration of equipment and support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010853-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated with publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,753,843 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 35612300 - Support helicopters
- 50212000 - Repair and maintenance services of helicopters

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2022 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010853-2022

## Provenance

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