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The Provision of a Design, De-modification & Installation Service for Communication Equipment in Police Rotary and Fixed Wing Aircraft

BlueLight Commercial Limited(buyer)

Published
Published 27 August 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 21 October 2026 (Closes tomorrow)

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Overview

The National Police Air Service (NPAS), acting through West Yorkshire Combined Authority, is procuring design, de-modification, and installation services for new Aircraft Communication Systems across its rotary and fixed wing aircraft fleet. The scope includes removal of existing TETRA radio equipment, installation of Government Furnished Equipment to support the Emergency Services Mobile Communication Programme and future Emergency Services Network requirements, and associated testing and certification, covering 11 rotary wing and 4 fixed wing aircraft across two separate lots. The contract is anticipated to run from 1 July 2027 to 31 December 2029 with a possible 12-month extension.

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Lots (2)

  • Rotary Wing

    Provision of a Design, De-modification & Installation of Communication Equipment in Police Rotary Wing Aircraft

    £5,180,000
  • Fixed Wing

    Provision of a Design, De-modification & Installation of Communication Equipment in Police Fixed Wing Aircraft

    £1,580,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£6,760,000
Procedure
Open
Published
27 August 2026
Questions by
7 October 2026
Deadline
21 October 2026
Classification (CPV)
Aircraft maintenance servicesInstallation services of radio equipment

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  1. Contract Notice

    27 August 2026

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