Planning

Supply Chain Notice: Merlin Mk2 Radar

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

25 Jan 2024 at 14:11

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has issued a planning stage tender titled "Supply Chain Notice: Merlin Mk2 Radar" in the Radar industry category. The procurement process involves the extension of the lifespan of the Royal Navy Merlin HM Mk2 aircraft under a prime contract led by Lockheed Martin UK Limited. The engagement end date for expressions of interest is set for 18th February 2024, with all submissions to be emailed to merlin.osdep.sourcing.gr-lmuk@global.lmco.com.

This tender presents an opportunity for organisations in the radar solutions sector to compete for providing helicopter-based surface search capabilities for the Royal Navy Merlin HM Mk2. Businesses with expertise in radar technology, surveillance solutions, and maritime defence systems are well-suited to participate. The Ministry of Defence is the buying organisation for this procurement, with the overall aim of enhancing the capabilities of the Royal Navy through advanced radar solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply Chain Notice: Merlin Mk2 Radar

Notice Description

It is anticipated the life of the Royal Navy Merlin HM Mk2 aircraft will be extended until at least 2040 under a prime contract led by Lockheed Martin UK Limited. Lockheed Martin is seeking Expressions of Interest from organisations wishing to be considered for qualification for the competitive procurement process for Radar solutions for the Royal Navy Merlin HM Mk2. The radar is to provide helicopter-based surface search for general maritime surveillance including small target detection/tracking, situational awareness and contribution to collision avoidance. Additional capabilities including air detection and over-land modes should be identified. Expressions of Interest should be limited to two pages, in English, containing the full contact details for the organisation in question with a single point of contact for any communications. Respondents to this notice may be required to demonstrate proven experience in similar contracts, details of financial status, core business and future development plans. Lockheed Martin reserves the right to restrict the number of bidders or to postpone or cancel the competitive process. Expressions of interest should be emailed to merlin.osdep.sourcing.gr-lmuk@global.lmco.com by no later than 18.02.2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c13acfdf-145f-4089-b328-7afbd5b0ba35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2709f06-799d-4fad-93f4-5747fb7295ec
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35722000 - Radar

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Feb 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
HAVANT
Postcode
PO9 1SW
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Havant
Electoral Ward
Havant St Faith's
Westminster Constituency
Havant

Further Information

Notice Documents

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