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title: "714911454 - MSS/151 - Helicopter Refuelling, HIFR, and Aviation Refuelling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051921"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2025-05-20"
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# 714911454 - MSS/151 - Helicopter Refuelling, HIFR, and Aviation Refuelling

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051921

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## Summary

The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), acting on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "714911454 - MSS/151 - Helicopter Refuelling, HIFR, and Aviation Refuelling." This procurement involves securing spares and in-service support for helicopter in-flight refuelling and fixed-wing aviation fuelling equipment aboard Royal Navy vessels. The central government public authority, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has issued a pipeline notice with consideration to a value of £20,000,000 net and a gross value of £24,000,000. The procurement, classified under the mechanical and electrical engineering and repair services, is scheduled to commence on 31st October 2025, with the contract extending until 30th October 2032, and possibly up to 2035. The procurement is above the threshold and mainly aims at goods under a special regime for defence and security.

This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for enterprises specialising in mechanical and electrical engineering services, refuelling technologies, and aerospace support systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as one of the suitability criteria aligns well with SME capabilities. Businesses with expertise in delivering complex engineering solutions to the defence sector or those with a track record in providing specialised fuelling equipment and services may find this tender particularly lucrative. Involvement in this high-value contract could enable firms to establish or expand their presence within the defence procurement market, paving the way for further opportunities in a sector with consistent demand.

## Notice

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, are considering options to secure the provision of spares and in-service support for helicopter in-flight refuelling and fixed wing aviation fuelling equipment as fitted aboard Royal Navy vessels. Please note: The information in this UK1 Pipeline Notice is purely for information, and no further details are available at this stage. Further details will be provided in a future notice if the opportunity progresses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023363-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 42122120 - Helicopter refuelling package
- 42122180 - Fuel pumps
- 42124211 - Parts of fuel pumps
- 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 71336000 - Engineering support services

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 14:26 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023363-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023363-2025
  20th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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