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Bell 429 Component Support and Power-by-the-Hour (PBH) Programme

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NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC is procuring a comprehensive helicopter component support and lifecycle management programme for its Bell 429 aircraft fleet in the United Kingdom. The estimated value is 2,000,000 GBP for a duration of 48 months. The deadline for submission is 16 October 2026. Notice, tender documents and submission instructions are available on the find-tender.service.gov.uk portal.

Updated October 09, 2026

Deadline
4 days left
October 16, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Restricted Procedure
Reference
094208-2026
Value
£2,000,000
Location
United Kingdom
Published
October 05, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

October 06, 2026

Deadline for Questions

October 09, 2026

Submission Deadline

October 16, 2026

Contract Start Date

January 01, 2027

Key facts

Estimated value
£2,000,000
Deadline
4 days left
CPV Code
50212000 — Repair and maintenance services of helicopters
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Lots
Divided into lots
Budget
£2,000,000
Duration
48 months
Location
United Kingdom
Type
Restricted Procedure

Original Tender Description

The Authority is seeking a suitably qualified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or authorised support provider to deliver a comprehensive helicopter component support and lifecycle management programme for its Bell 429 aircraft fleet. The service shall provide a flight-hour-based support solution designed to maximise aircraft availability, maintain airworthiness, reduce component ownership risk, and provide predictable maintenance expenditure through a fixed hourly charging mechanism.

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  • Financial stability documentation

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