Ministry of Defence

Maritime Helicopter Replacement Project Request for Information

Defence is seeking information on platforms and services that could potentially contribute to solutions for Defence to be able to continue to provide the New Zealand Government with an embarked aviation capability. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks Responses from Respondents who have the requisite skills, knowledge and experience to provide either the complete solution or portions of the solution, including:
a: Medium Naval Helicopters;
b: Uncrewed Aerial Systems;
c: Through Life Support solutions;
d: Training System solutions; and
e: Mission Support Systems and system integration.

Respondents may choose to provide information that covers all aspects of this RFI or to provide information that focuses on defined topic areas only.

This Request for Information (RFI) is a market research tool and does not initiate a procurement process. It will not be used to select or shortlist suppliers.

If any Respondent requires further information or clarification about any aspect of this RFI, they may contact Keith Gilchrist (MHR Integrated Project Team Leader) by email to MHR@defence.govt.nz.

Responses to this RFI must be received by 4.00p.m. (NZT) on 21 June 2023.