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title: "Support to GEN HUMS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d764"
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# Support to GEN HUMS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d764

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), through its Wildcat Delivery Team, has completed the procurement contract titled "Support to GEN HUMS" in the industry category of Support Helicopters. This contract, valued at £4.5 million, spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. The procurement process was conducted through a negotiated method without the prior publication of a contract notice, as regulated under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. This award has been made to General Electric (GE) Aviation Systems Ltd, located in Southampton, due to their unique capability as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Generic Helicopter Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS).

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies within the aerospace and defence sectors, especially those specialising in aviation and helicopter maintenance support. Businesses with deep technical expertise and historical knowledge of specific systems would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Moreover, larger enterprises with the capacity for comprehensive technical support and compliance with safety standards will find this an attractive opportunity. As the market for defence-related equipment and their maintenance grows, there will be ongoing demand for specialised services that uphold stringent safety and airworthiness requirements, fostering a competitive landscape for suitable vendors.

## Notice

Support to Generic Helicopter Health and Usage Monitoring System

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Support to Generic Helicopter Health and Usage Monitoring System

### Procurement Information

The Wildcat Delivery Team, part of The Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to award a Contract to General Electric (GE) Aviation Systems Ltd for Generic Helicopter Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) support, to be effective 1 Apr 2025 - 31 March 2028. The Contract will be for 3 years and have an estimated value of PS4.5m In accordance with Regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of this contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 due to technical reasons. This is because General Electric (GE) Aviation Systems Ltd is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Generic Helicopter Health and Usage Monitoring System and has maintained it since it came into service in 2001. As OEM, it is the only company with the drawings, information, expertise, and tools to provide the necessary technical support and to ensure compliance with safety and airworthiness requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003123-2025 |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## 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 | TLJ32 Southampton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GENERAL ELECTRIC (GE) AVIATION SYSTEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35612300 - Support helicopters

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003123-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.Defence
- http://www.DefenceEquipment&Support

## Provenance

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