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703225451 Merlin Mk2 Active Dipping Sonar Cable Cutter Cartridge UK7

Ministry of Defence

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24 Jul 2026 at 12:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence procured services for Merlin Mk2 active dipping sonar cable cutter cartridges, described as an Active Dipping Sonar Cable Cutter Cartridge requirement. The work relates to repair and maintenance services, specifically helicopter repair and maintenance (CPV 50212000), supporting the Merlin Mk2 helicopter capability. Delivery is associated with the Ministry of Defence site in Yeovil, Somerset, at BA20 2YB, in South West England. The requirement is for a specialist defence aviation supply and support capability rather than general engineering services. The named buyer is the Ministry of Defence, and the selected supplier is Leonardo Helicopters Ltd. The procurement is categorised as services and concerns the provision of the cartridge requirement for the Ministry’s helicopter operations.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. The Ministry of Defence used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Leonardo Helicopters Ltd on 21 July 2023 for £6,770,185. The contract period runs from 21 July 2023 to 30 September 2026. The tender submission deadline was 10 July 2023 at 12:00. The award is active. The process was evaluated through the framework call-off route, with the award recorded against the requirement for Merlin Mk2 active dipping sonar cable cutter cartridges. The contract value and award value are both stated as £6,770,185. The opportunity was identified as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and for voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This award demonstrates sustained Ministry of Defence demand for specialist Merlin helicopter equipment and associated aviation maintenance support. A credible future competitor would need capability in active dipping sonar cable cutter cartridges, understanding of Merlin Mk2 systems, and the technical assurance needed to supply equipment for defence helicopter operations. Experience in helicopter repair and maintenance would be relevant, alongside the ability to meet framework call-off requirements and support a large, specialist defence customer. Suppliers would also need the manufacturing, quality-control, documentation and through-life support arrangements expected for safety-critical or mission-related aviation equipment. The selected supplier is a large helicopter specialist, indicating that scale, established aviation expertise and dependable defence supply-chain capacity are important competitive characteristics for this requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

703225451 Merlin Mk2 Active Dipping Sonar Cable Cutter Cartridge UK7

Notice Description

Notice of Contract Award for Active Dipping Sonar Cable Cutter Cartridge (ADS CCC)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce503886-cf86-40c4-8373-2e94f3ec8589
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eac36343-f014-446f-9c71-bbf2a80afa64
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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50212000 - Repair and maintenance services of helicopters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,770,185 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,770,185 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20233 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 3-4 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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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