Information Notice - Maritime Helicopter Replacement Project

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RFx ID: 32325944 Organisation: Ministry of Defence Open date: Thursday, 21 August 2025 1:00 PM +12:00 Close date: Friday, 5 September 2025 5:00 PM +12:00 Categories: 25000000 - Commercial and Military and Private Vehicles and their Accessories and Components 26000000 - Power Generation and Distribution Machinery and Accessories 43000000 - Information Technology Broadcasting and Telecommunications 46000000 - Defense and Law Enforcement and Security and Safety Equipment and Supplies 72000000 - Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services 78000000 - Transportation and Storage and Mail Services 81000000 - Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services 86132100 - Training planning, facilitation and delivery services 92000000 - National Defense and Public Order and Security and Safety Services Region: New Zealand Overview: In April of this year, the New Zealand Government released the Defence Capability Plan 2025, detailing the Government’s multi-billion dollar plan for a modern, combat-capable New Zealand Defence Force that pulls its weight internationally and domestically. The replacement of the maritime helicopters was identified as a major investment decision in the 2025-2028 period. After consideration of a detailed business case, the NZ Government have approved the commencement of negotiations with the US Government for the purchase of MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters through the United States Foreign Military Sales programme, with a view to making a final decision in 2026. The scope of the broader Maritime Helicopter Replacement (MHR) Project includes a complementary Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) capability, which will be progressed after the helicopter procurement. In April of this year, the New Zealand Government released the Defence Capability Plan 2025, detailing the Government’s multi-billion dollar plan for a modern, combat-capable New Zealand Defence Force that pulls its weight internationally and domestically. The replacement of the maritime helicopters was identified as a major investment decision in the 2025-2028 period. After consideration of a detailed business case, the NZ Government have approved the commencement of negotiations with the US Government for the purchase of MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters through the United States Foreign Military Sales programme, with a view to making a final decision in 2026. The scope of the broader Maritime Helicopter Replacement (MHR) Project includes a complementary Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) capability, which will be progressed after the helicopter procurement.