Tender: Design, De-modification and Installation of Communication Systems for NPAS Rotary and Fixed-Wing Aircraft

About

BlueLight Commercial, on behalf of the National Police Air Service (NPAS) and contracting authority West Yorkshire Combined Authority, is seeking a supplier for the provision of a design, de-modification and installation service for communication equipment in police rotary and fixed-wing aircraft. The requirement includes a UK Part 21 approved modification to provision and install Government Furnished Equipment (a new Aircraft Communication System (ACS)) as part of the Emergency Services Mobile Communication Programme (ESMCP), followed by approved installation, associated testing and issuance of a Certificate of Release to Service (CRS). The scope covers removal of existing TETRA (and, where applicable, marine band VHF) equipment, design and installation of replacement hardware that initially supports a new TETRA solution and pre-positions for future ESN LTE capability via dual wiring looms and antennae to provide Initial Operating Capability (IOC) during the ESMCP transition. The fleet comprises 11 rotary‑wing and 4 fixed‑wing aircraft; the procurement is split into two lots (Lot 1: Rotary Wing, Lot 2: Fixed Wing), bidders may bid for one or both lots. The anticipated contract period is 1 July 2027 to 31 December 2029 with an option to extend 12 months, and the potential award criteria weightings are Price 40–50%, Quality 40–50% and Social Value 10%.