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

What the buyer is asking for

The contracting authority is seeking a suitably qualified aviation services provider to deliver continuing airworthiness management, maintenance, engineering support, hangarage and associated logistics services for its Bell 429 aircraft fleet. The appointed supplier shall be responsible for ensuring aircraft remain airworthy, safe, compliant with applicable aviation regulations, and available to meet operational requirements.

How this is scored

Published by the buyer. A winning response is written to these weightings, not to the question.

• 65%qualityTechnical Submission
• 35%costCommercial Submission

What you must already have

Conditions of participation. These are pass or fail, so check them before writing anything.

• economic

  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.

• technical

  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.

How contested is this?

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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice publishedyesterday

   6 Oct 2026, 16:58 BST
2. Submission deadlinein 10 days

   16 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
3. Award decision expected byin 146 days

   1 Mar 2027, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

3 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender

1. Pipeline or early engagement notice30 Jul 2026, 12:47 BST072156-2026
2. Notice published31 Jul 2026, 11:24 BST072623-2026
3. Tender notice6 Oct 2026, 16:58 BST094453-2026

Documents

• biddingDocuments
• Tender notice on Find a Tender