Information Notice - Maritime Helicopter Replacement Project

Details

RFx ID :	32325944
Tender Name :	Information Notice - Maritime Helicopter Replacement Project
Reference # :	MHR N25-01
Open Date :	Thursday, 21 August 2025 1:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Close Date  :	Friday, 5 September 2025 5:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Tender Type :	Notice of Information (Advance Notice) (NOI)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
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
Regions:	New Zealand
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	MHR Project Team MHR@defence.govt.nz N/A

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.