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Announces the results of an 18-month process to procure a search and rescue helicopter service for the UK.
Invitation to tender for second-generation search and rescue aviation programme issued to shortlisted companies.
A £1.6 billion contract has been signed to provide a search and rescue helicopter service for the UK with Bristow Helicopters Ltd.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Department for Transport has signed a contract with Bristow Helicopters Ltd to provide search and rescue helicopter services in the UK.
Search and rescue capability to be provided by civilian crews, enabling armed forces to focus on front line operations.
Contracts awarded to Stornoway and Shetland with Bristow Helicopters Ltd and CHC Scotia Ltd to run search and rescue services.
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