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Merlin Out Of Service Date Extension Programme (OSDEP) Assessment Phase 2

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 Jul 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the awarding stage of the tender titled "Merlin Out Of Service Date Extension Programme (OSDEP) Assessment Phase 2," focused on the repair and maintenance of helicopters. Classified under CPV code 50212000, this procurement is within the services industry category. The contracting process was conducted via a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, specifically for contracts above certain thresholds. The project pertains to the South West region of England, with services being delivered to postal code BA20 2YB, Yeovil. The contract commenced on 10 June 2025 and will run through to 30 June 2028, with the award made effective on 10 June 2025.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, primarily for large companies specialising in helicopter maintenance and repair services. With a substantial contract value of £11,367,641, it highlights the Ministry of Defence's investment in extending the service life of its Merlin Mk2 helicopters. The opportunity is not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSE entities, suggesting a focus on established businesses with extensive capabilities in defence sectors. Firms like Lockheed Martin UK Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplify the type of business well-suited to engage in such projects, given their scale and specialised resources.

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Notice Title

Merlin Out Of Service Date Extension Programme (OSDEP) Assessment Phase 2

Notice Description

Merlin Out Of Service Extension Programme (OSDEP) Assessment Phase 2 is to support the Merlin Mk2 through to an extended out of service date of 2024 to develop solutions in order to contract a D&M Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73b00aba-d7f8-48af-b86f-6879d8e452bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/018715b4-1f61-4efc-a06f-8498b6d56f1a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50212000 - Repair and maintenance services of helicopters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,367,641 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,367,641 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
Postcode
BA20 2YB
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Yeovil South
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCKHEED MARTIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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