---
title: "Fleet Helicopter Support Unit (FHSU)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041dbb"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-12-20"
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# Fleet Helicopter Support Unit (FHSU)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041dbb

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender for the Fleet Helicopter Support Unit (FHSU) project. The procurement stage is active, with a tender period ending on 12th January 2024. The project involves providing a rotary wing Air System service for the Royal Navy, including point-to-point flights for military and non-military personnel. The contract has a value of £70 million and a minimum value of £50 million. The location for service delivery includes the South Coast Exercise Areas and the wider UK Flight Information Region. The procurement method is selective, and interested suppliers must complete a Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) via the Defence Sourcing Portal.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses capable of offering medium-lift Support Helicopter services to participate and potentially secure a contract worth millions. Companies with expertise in providing crewed rotary wing services, meeting aviation safety standards, and having the ability to deliver specific operational requirements are well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will need to be ready to commence services for specified ships from 1st April 2026, with potential for the contract to run for five years initially and up to five additional years if options are exercised.

## Notice

The requirement is to provide a contractor owned rotary wing Air System (AS) service for the Royal Navy (RN), providing point-to-point flights delivering military and non-military personnel to enable the conduct of operational sea training and supporting tasks, including transportation of freight. The service will be operated on a Military Registered Civil Operated Aircraft (MRCOA) contract basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037496-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 35612300 - Support helicopters
- 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 14:34 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037496-2023
- 29 Nov 2023 at 14:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035232-2023

## Documents

- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/36698449018C19E26F2F

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=53897

## Provenance

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