Award

Merlin Out of Service Extension Programme Assessment Phase

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Aug 2024 at 13:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the Merlin Out of Service Extension Programme Assessment Phase to Leonardo Helicopters UK Ltd. This procurement, classified under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of helicopters (CPV: 50212000), will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract has been awarded and is set to run from 28th February 2024 to 28th February 2025, with the tender period having concluded on 30th November 2023.

This tender opens significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale organisations specialised in aviation maintenance and repair services. Companies equipped to handle complex helicopter maintenance programmes would find this contract, valued at £1,000,000, highly beneficial for expanding their portfolio and strengthening their expertise in the defence sector. Although small and medium-sized enterprises were not targeted for this procurement, the project provides substantial operational engagement in a critical sector, fostering potential future opportunities in similar defence-related procurement contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Merlin Out of Service Extension Programme Assessment Phase

Notice Description

Contract to undertake the Assessment Phase of the OSDEP Programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac1d8e5c-00df-40c2-a298-6fa7745c45ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bb71b15-5aa8-4703-8b60-8ef47dcfaa8e
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 1-2 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
Rebecca Pickford
Contact Email
rebecca.pickford792@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

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

Notice Documents

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