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62225447 ACSR Controller Obsolescence

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Jul 2026 at 11:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation, with the tender titled "62225447 ACSR Controller Obsolescence" focusing on repair and maintenance services of helicopters. This project addresses the Active Control Structural Response (ACSR) Controller obsolescence for Merlin Mk4/4a helicopters, ensuring compatibility with the fleet. The procurement, concluded at the award stage, was valued at £6,845,616, and the service location is specified in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Yeovil, England. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 29th September 2025 and is set to complete by 5th March 2030.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in aerospace engineering and maintenance services. Large enterprises such as defence contractors and helicopter maintenance firms would be well-suited to compete, given the complex technical requirements and the tender's substantial value. Although the procurement was not specifically targeting SMEs or voluntary community and social enterprises, engaging with such high-profile government contracts can enhance a company's industry credentials and potentially lead to further opportunities within the Ministry of Defence and other governmental organisations. The selected supplier, Leonardo Helicopters Ltd, a large organisation with expertise in the aerospace sector, exemplifies the scale and capacity needed to successfully deliver such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

62225447 ACSR Controller Obsolescence

Notice Description

Active Control Structural Response (ASCR) Controller Obsolescence, to address ACSR installed on the Merlin Mk4/4a, as it had been identified that only the Mk4/4A would be modified and that the existing ACSR Controllers would be used to support the Merlin Mk2 fleet, therefore there is no commonality between the Merlin Mk4/4A fleet and the Merlin Mk2; the modification does not allow fitment of the existing ACSR Controller once an aircraft has been modified.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa55eb7d-2a2a-4289-9a1e-0c25b35d4822
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdd36cb2-b842-4f71-819a-d86841a44de2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£6,845,616 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,650,016 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 5 Mar 2030 4-5 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 HELICOPTERS

Further Information

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