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title: "Provision of Continuing Airworthiness Management, Maintenance, Engineering and Logistics Support Services for the Bell 429 Aircraft"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d78b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC"
published: "2026-07-31"
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# Provision of Continuing Airworthiness Management, Maintenance, Engineering and Logistics Support Services for the Bell 429 Aircraft

Buyer: NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d78b

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## Summary

The National Grid Electricity Transmission PLC, located in London, is planning a procurement process for the provision of continuing airworthiness management, maintenance, engineering, and logistics support services for its Bell 429 aircraft fleet. This procurement, classified under repair and maintenance services of helicopters, storage services, and support services for air transport, falls within the services category and follows a selective procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure. The process is currently at the planning stage, with an accelerated timeline supported by a qualifying planned procurement notice. Interested parties must express their interest by 18th September 2026, with an expected award period ending on 1st November 2026. The contract period is set to start on 1st December 2026 and could extend up to 2034.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the aviation services sector, particularly those with expertise in aircraft management and maintenance. Companies capable of ensuring airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and operational availability would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the specialised nature of the services required, firms with prior experience in similar aviation logistics and engineering support roles could benefit from engaging in this procurement process. The potential for contract extensions also offers long-term growth opportunities for businesses aiming to expand their portfolios within the utilities sector.

## Notice

The contracting authority is seeking a suitably qualified aviation services provider to deliver continuing airworthiness management, maintenance, engineering support, hangarage and associated logistics services for its Bell 429 aircraft fleet. The appointed supplier shall be responsible for ensuring aircraft remain airworthy, safe, compliant with applicable aviation regulations, and available to meet operational requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Continuation of service provision via extensions to the original term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072623-2026 |
| 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 Dec 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| 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
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 50212000 - Repair and maintenance services of helicopters
- 63121100 - Storage services
- 63730000 - Support services for air transport

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 10:24 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072623-2026
- 30 Jul 2026 at 11:47 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072156-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072623-2026
  31st July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072156-2026
  30th July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19841

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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