New Medium Helicopter contract reference 702091450

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is considering the procurement of up to 44 New Medium Helicopters (NMH) to replace existing rotorcraft systems for Army and Strategic Commands. The scope of the contract will also include the provision of training capabilities and a maintenance/spares package as well as design organisation scope.

The purpose of this Contract Notice is to invite potential and interested suppliers to formally express interest in participating in this procurement by completing a DPQQ found on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) linked to this Notice.

The high-level requirement for this procurement consists of:

i. A range of up to 44 platforms.

ii. Design Organisation integration services for Government Furnished Assets (GFA) and Mission Role Equipment (MRE).

iii. Up to 2 x aircrew and rearcrew Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD) at the UK Main Operating Base (MOB).

iv. Training courses for Qualified Helicopter Instructors (QHIs), aircrew and groundcrew maintainers.

v. Courseware material for enduring aircrew and maintainer training.

vi. An Initial In-Service Support Package, to include:

• Initial Provisioning Spares.
• Deployed Support Packages (DSPs).
• Ground Support Equipment and Specialist Tooling.
• Technical Publications and Aircrew Publications.
• Logistics (Spares) Management.
• Forward and Depth Maintenance.
• Design Organisation (DO) modifications and technical support.

New Medium Helicopters (NMH) intends to rationalise its existing multiple rotary wing requirements into one platform-type, maximising commonality in order to improve efficiency and operational flexibility. NMH will provide a common medium lift multi-role helicopter, fitted for, but not with, specialist Mission Role Equipment (MRE) and able to operate in all environments in support of defence tasks.

The contract duration is anticipated to be 7 years (as referred to in section II.3) but will be determined by the agreed production schedule that will reflect the supplier’s ability to complete delivery of aircraft and an initial support phase.

The support solution duration is anticipated to be approximately 5 years from first aircraft delivery, taking into consideration the manufacturer’s delivery schedule, or until aircraft production is complete, whichever is later. Training services will commence prior to first aircraft delivery to support entry into service.

Notwithstanding the above, it is anticipated that the maximum contract duration will be 7 years.

The Cyber Risk Assessment code is RAR-440604976 and has been rated as MODERATE Risk. Quantity or scope: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is considering the procurement of up to 44 New Medium Helicopters (NMH) to replace existing rotorcraft systems for Army and Strategic Commands. The scope of the contract will also include the provision of training capabilities and a maintenance/spares package as well as design organisation scope.

The purpose of this Contract Notice is to invite potential and interested suppliers to formally express interest in participating in this procurement by completing a DPQQ found on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) linked to this Notice.

The high-level requirement for this procurement consists of:

i. A range of up to 44 platforms.

ii. Design Organisation integration services for Government Furnished Assets (GFA) and Mission Role Equipment (MRE).

iii. Up to 2 x aircrew and rearcrew Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD) at the UK Main Operating Base (MOB).

iv. Training courses for Qualified Helicopter Instructors (QHIs), aircrew and groundcrew maintainers.

v. Courseware material for enduring aircrew and maintainer training.

vi. An Initial In-Service Support Package, to include:

• Initial Provisioning Spares.
• Deployed Support Packages (DSPs).
• Ground Support Equipment and Specialist Tooling.
• Technical Publications and Aircrew Publications.
• Logistics (Spares) Management.
• Forward and Depth Maintenance.
• Design Organisation (DO) modifications and technical support.

New Medium Helicopters (NMH) intends to rationalise its existing multiple rotary wing requirements into one platform-type, maximising commonality in order to improve efficiency and operational flexibility. NMH will provide a common medium lift multi-role helicopter, fitted for, but not with, specialist Mission Role Equipment (MRE) and able to operate in all environments in support of defence tasks.

The contract duration is anticipated to be 7 years (as referred to in section II.3) but will be determined by the agreed production schedule that will reflect the supplier’s ability to complete delivery of aircraft and an initial support phase.

The support solution duration is anticipated to be approximately 5 years from first aircraft delivery, taking into consideration the manufacturer’s delivery schedule, or until aircraft production is complete, whichever is later. Training services will commence prior to first aircraft delivery to support entry into service.

Notwithstanding the above, it is anticipated that the maximum contract duration will be 7 years.

The Cyber Risk Assessment code is RAR-440604976 and has been rated as MODERATE Risk.