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

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Jul 2025 at 11:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the Merlin Out Of Service Date Extension Programme (OSDEP) Assessment Phase 2, aimed at extending the service life of Merlin Mk4/4a helicopters beyond 2024. This procurement process, classified under the Repair and maintenance services of helicopters, was conducted using a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract, valued at £14,612,024, was awarded to Leonardo UK Ltd, with the contract period set from 2nd June 2025 to 30th September 2027. The procurement was focused on the South West region of the United Kingdom, and although the tender stage is complete, the award status remains active. The deadline for tender submissions was on 31st March 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in specialised aerospace repair and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in military aviation. Large enterprises with the capability to manage high-value contracts and undertake comprehensive service programmes will find this procurement advantageous for growth. While SMEs and VCSEs were not targeted for this procurement, the presence of well-established companies like Leonardo UK Ltd indicates the competitive nature of this sector, suggesting the need for robust operational capacity and expertise.

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Notice Information

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 Mk4/4a through to an extended out of service date of 2024 to develop solutions in order to contract a D&M Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75409a55-f04f-41fd-a867-d360345abdc3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d463a01-26d9-4365-9f90-7a2d11729679
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£14,612,024 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,612,024 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

LEONARDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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