Open tender · United Kingdom · Services

Provision of Continuing Airworthiness Management, Maintenance, Engineering and Logistics Support Services for the Bell 429 Aircraft

National Grid Electricity Transmission PLC

National Grid Electricity Transmission PLC in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “Provision of Continuing Airworthiness Management, Maintenance, Engineering and Logistics Support Services for the Bell 429 Aircraft”. Bids close on 16 October 2026, 23:59 BST. Who can bid: Legal and financial capacity, including sufficient financial standing for the contract's nature, complexity, value, duration and risk; Technical ability, relevant experience, competent resources, systems and organisational capability. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

Airworthiness, maintenance and logistics support for a Bell 429 helicopter fleet, for aviation services providers

National Grid Electricity Transmission plc is buying continuing airworthiness management, maintenance, engineering support, hangarage and logistics services for its Bell 429 aircraft fleet. The estimated value is £1,600,000 including VAT, running from 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2030, with a possible extension to 28 February 2035. Work is delivered across England.

Who can win it

  • Legal and financial capacity, including sufficient financial standing for the contract's nature, complexity, value, duration and risk
  • Technical ability, relevant experience, competent resources, systems and organisational capability
  • Meeting National Grid's applicable standard supplier requirements and project-specific technical requirements

Key facts

Contract period
1 March 2027 to 28 February 2030, with a possible extension to 28 February 2035
How bids are judged
Technical Submission 65% quality and Commercial Submission 35% cost
Published
06 Oct 2026

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