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title: "Bell 429 PW207D2 Engine Flight Hour Support and Lifecycle Management Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d789"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC"
published: "2026-07-31"
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# Bell 429 PW207D2 Engine Flight Hour Support and Lifecycle Management Services

Buyer: NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d789

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by National Grid Electricity Transmission PLC, based in London, is currently in the planning update stage as of 31st July 2026. The tender, titled "Bell 429 PW207D2 Engine Flight Hour Support and Lifecycle Management Services," falls under the services category, specifically concerning repair and maintenance services of aircraft engines. This selective procurement process, conducted through a competitive flexible procedure, denotes that potential suppliers should express their interest by 18th September 2026. The procurement is aimed at providing comprehensive engine maintenance and support for Bell 429 aircraft, with the contract period extending from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2034.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in aircraft engine maintenance and support. Companies with capabilities in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, life-limited component management, and logistics coordination would find this contract particularly lucrative. As the procedure is accelerated due to a qualifying planned procurement notice, businesses that can quickly adapt and respond will have an advantage. Engaging in this contract could enhance a business's portfolio and strengthen its position within the utility services sector, given the scale and duration of the project.

## Notice

Provision of a flight-hour-based engine maintenance and support programme for Pratt & Whitney PW207D2 engines installed on Bell 429 aircraft, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, engine shop visits, life-limited component management, technical support and logistics coordination to maximise reliability, availability and continued airworthiness.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072629-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2034 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2N 5EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50211210 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft engines

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 10:31 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072629-2026
- 30 Jul 2026 at 11:46 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072154-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072629-2026
  31st July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072154-2026
  30th July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19849
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19958
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19959

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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