---
title: "Puma HC2 Follow-On Support Arrangement PP3 CF VTN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03fa67"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03fa67"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03fa67.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03fa67.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-09-06"
---

# Puma HC2 Follow-On Support Arrangement PP3 CF VTN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03fa67

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03fa67)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03fa67.json)

## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded the contract for the "Puma HC2 Follow-On Support Arrangement PP3 CF VTN" to Airbus Helicopters UK for repair and maintenance services of military aircraft. The procurement method used was limited and negotiated without publication of a contract notice. The contract includes an option to extend beyond 2025, with a total value of £320,000,000. The Ministry of Defence in the UK initiated this tender, and the contract was signed on January 1, 2018. The procurement stage is now in the award phase.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the aerospace industry, specifically those providing repair and maintenance services for military aircraft. Competing businesses should be well-suited if they have expertise in supporting the Puma Mk2 Platform. The contract is geared towards large-scale suppliers due to its significant value and specialized requirements. By understanding the exclusive rights and technical specifications involved, businesses can tailor their proposals to meet the Ministry of Defence's needs and potentially secure future extensions beyond the initial contract period.

## Notice

Updated Voluntary Transparency Notice for the Authority to extend the current P2G/0443 Agreement. Original Contract Award 01 Jan 2018.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Primary role is a Repair and Overhaul Service to the Puma Mk2 Platform.

Options: Contract award included an option to extend the contract beyond 2025.

### Procurement Information

The Secretary of State for Defence (the 'Authority') intends to extend its current agreement with Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd, for support to the Puma Mk2 AC through contract P2G/0443 Puma Follow on Support Arrangement for a period of up to three years - 31 March 2028. Justification for the award of contract extension with Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd is through DSPCR Regulation 16 (1)(a)(ii) - Exclusive rights; due to the contractor being the Puma Platform's Design Organisation holding exclusive rights from a technical perspective which include technical drawings, data and design information as well as validation and certification activities of UK MOD owned components being proprietary to Airbus Helicopters for the Puma Mk2 Platform. Furthermore, the contractor has confirmed that no licences to support the Puma Mk2 shall be granted outside of Airbus Helicopters Group. This announcement follows the Contract Award VEAT published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) - 330684-2014.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026314-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £320,000,000 |

## 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50650000 - Repair and maintenance services of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2023 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026314-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03fa67. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03fa67.json.