✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 6 Oct 2026, 13:31.
Opportunity overview
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.
Classification
CPV50212000 — Repair and maintenance services of helicopters
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Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
WS5873177285
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Suppliers wishing to participate in this opportunity should complete the attached 'Expression of Interest (EOI) & SAP Ariba On-boarding Form' and return it to simon.giles@nationalgrid.com
Suppliers are requested to register their interest by 16th October at 15:00 to enable Ariba onboarding and secure access to the documents.
Registration is an administrative access step and is not an evaluated stage. Suppliers that miss this date should contact National Grid promptly. Access may be facilitated where reasonably practicable before the submission deadline.
Documents will be issued in www.ariba.com
National Grid intends to conduct a Competitive Flexible Procedure with a single tender submission stage. Suppliers are requested to register their interest to enable secure onboarding to National Grid's Ariba sourcing platform. Following onboarding, National Grid will issue the confidential procurement documents through Ariba, the tender documents, including the technical requirements, commercial schedules, contract documents and response templates.
Suppliers will submit a complete tender through Ariba.
National Grid will assess tenders against the published award criteria and assessment methodology.
Tender evaluation will commence upon receipt of completed submissions. The evaluation may consist of any negotiation, dialogue, tender rounds, down-selection stages, or planned refinement of award criteria.
Special regime
utilities
Submission terms
Electronic Submission Policy
allowed
Languages
en
Expected award period
Ends
15 Dec 2026, 23:59
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
2,000,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical Submission
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
65
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Commercial Submission
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Suppliers may be required to demonstrate that they have the legal and financial capacity to perform the contract. This will include demonstrating sufficient financial standing, taking account of the nature, complexity, value, duration and risk profile of the contract, and an ability to meet all applicable legal, statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to its performance. The detailed conditions of participation, supporting evidence requirements, assessment methodology and any applicable minimum thresholds will be set out in the associated tender documentation issued to suppliers.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Suppliers will be required to demonstrate the technical ability, relevant experience, competent resources, systems and organisational capability necessary to perform the contract. This includes meeting National Grid's applicable standard supplier requirements and all project-specific technical requirements. Detailed conditions of participation, minimum standards and evidence requirements will be provided in the associated tender documentation issued through National Grid's e-tendering platform. References to particular qualifications, accreditations or standards include permitted equivalents.
Buyer location · London · UKI32 · WC2N 5EH · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom
Notice and amendment history
3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
3 VERSIONS
1
072155-2026Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·
2
072626-2026Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·
3
094208-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
National Grid Electricity Transmission seeks an OEM or authorised support provider for Bell 429 helicopter component support and a power-by-the-hour lifecycle management programme. The service is intended to support availability, airworthiness and predictable hourly maintenance costs.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for Bell 429 OEMs and authorised helicopter component-support providers with lifecycle-management and flight-hour-based support capability.
Key points identified
Supplier typeSuitably qualified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or authorised support providerEvidence: “The Authority is seeking a suitably qualified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or authorised support provider”
Aircraft platformBell 429 aircraft fleetEvidence: “for its Bell 429 aircraft fleet”
Support modelFlight-hour-based component support solutionEvidence: “The service shall provide a flight-hour-based support solution”
91% approved-analysis confidence7 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
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National Grid Electricity Transmission seeks an OEM or authorised support provider for Bell 429 helicopter component support and a power-by-the-hour lifecycle management programme. The service is intended to support availability, airworthiness and predictable hourly maintenance costs.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for Bell 429 OEMs and authorised helicopter component-support providers with lifecycle-management and flight-hour-based support capability.
Key deliverables
Bell 429 helicopter component support
Power-by-the-hour fixed hourly charging mechanism
Lifecycle management
Support intended to maintain airworthiness and aircraft availability
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
7 criteria identified
Supplier type
98% confidence
Suitably qualified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or authorised support provider
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“The Authority is seeking a suitably qualified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or authorised support provider”
Aircraft platform
99% confidence
Bell 429 aircraft fleet
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“for its Bell 429 aircraft fleet”
Support model
98% confidence
Flight-hour-based component support solution
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“The service shall provide a flight-hour-based support solution”
Lifecycle management
98% confidence
Comprehensive helicopter component support and lifecycle management programme
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“deliver a comprehensive helicopter component support and lifecycle management programme”
OEM or authorisation evidence
87% confidence
Required in principle; the required form of evidence is unknown
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The opportunity specifies an “OEM or authorised support provider” but provides no stated evidence requirements.
SME suitability
99% confidence
Unknown
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suitable_for_sme is not stated.
VCSE suitability
99% confidence
Unknown
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suitable_for_vcse is not stated.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated total value
98% confidence
Up to £2,000,000
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process value_max and lot 1 value_amount are GBP 2,000,000.
procurement_method is selective and procurement_method_details is “Competitive flexible procedure”.
Submission deadline
99% confidence
Unknown
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No submission deadline is supplied for the process or lot.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Submission timetable unavailable
99% confidence
The opportunity is shown as open, but no submission deadline is supplied.
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display_status is open; submission_deadline is null for the process and lot.
Authorisation verification
94% confidence
Suppliers may need to demonstrate OEM status or authorisation, but the required evidence and acceptance criteria are unknown.
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The scope is restricted to an “OEM or authorised support provider”; no supporting-document requirements are supplied.
Commercial scope uncertainty
94% confidence
Detailed service levels, component coverage, exclusions and contract term are unknown.
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Only a high-level description and maximum value are supplied; no bidding document content is provided.
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