Open tender · Notice 094208-2026
Bell 429 Component Support and Power-by-the-Hour (PBH) Programme
- Value
- £2m
- Closes
- Not stated
- Where
- London
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Not stated
- Contract
- 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2030
In plain English
National Grid Electricity Transmission wants an OEM or authorised support provider to run a component support and lifecycle management programme for its Bell 429 helicopter fleet, charged on a fixed-rate per-flight-hour basis. The contract runs from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2030 and is valued at £2,000,000.
Good fit for: Helicopter OEMs or authorised Bell 429 maintenance and component support providers
- Must be an OEM or authorised support provider
suitably qualified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or authorised support provider
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What the buyer says
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.
Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 6 Oct 2026.
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