# Fleet Helicopter Support Unit \(FHSU\) - Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by MINISTRY OF DEFENCE.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [MINISTRY OF DEFENCE](/buyers/ministry-of-defence/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £70,000,000
- Published: 30 July 2026
- Contract start: 28 February 2025
- Contract end: 31 March 2031
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 1fd8872d-00f1-4ecf-90f3-5ffd92e28f0a-870678
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cf73748-421a-496a-8e8c-e285d5d8fa3a

## Description

Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice - to accompany the publication of redacted tender documents in accordance with the Government Transparency Agenda\. Background: The Defence Equipment and Support \(DE&S\) Multi Helicopter Platforms \(MHP\) Project Delivery Team has a requirement for a contracted crewed capability that can provide a medium-lift Support Helicopter \(SH\) capability to meet Fleet Operational Standards and Training \(FOST\) and Navy Command \(NC\) requirements\. The project has a security classification of Official Sensitive\. Requirement: The requirement is to provide a contractor owned rotary wing Air System \(AS\) service for the Royal Navy \(RN\), providing point-to-point flights delivering military and non-military personnel to enable the conduct of operational sea training and supporting tasks, including transportation of freight\. The service will be operated on a Military Registered Civil Operated Aircraft \(MRCOA\) contract basis\. Please Note: The Authority requires the successful bidder to be ready to deliver an initial service to specified ships from 1 April 2026\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fd8872d-00f1-4ecf-90f3-5ffd92e28f0a-870678)