Award

Interim Support for the Crowsnest Modification to the Merlin Mk2

MERLIN DELIVERY TEAM

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Award

29 Jan 2021 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Merlin Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, which has awarded a contract titled "Interim Support for the Crowsnest Modification to the Merlin Mk2." This contract falls under the services category, specifically classified as repair and maintenance services. The project is located in Somerset, UK, and the procurement method adopted was a limited negotiation without the prior publication of a contract notice. The award was signed on 28th January 2021, and the total estimated value of the contract is £7.9 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in defence services and aerospace support. Firms capable of providing in-service support, spare parts, technical queries, and repair and overhaul services will be well-suited to compete. The unique nature of this contract, linked to the ongoing development of the Crowsnest Mission system, highlights the need for specialised knowledge and strong project management capabilities, especially for businesses that can navigate the complexities of working with major defence contractors like Lockheed Martin UK Ltd.

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Notice Title

Interim Support for the Crowsnest Modification to the Merlin Mk2

Notice Description

Interim Support for the Crowsnest Modification to the Merlin Mk2

Lot Information

Lot 1

Interim Support for the Crowsnest Modification to the Merlin Mk2

Procurement Information

The Merlin Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to place a 12 month contract with rolling 3 monthly extensions for up to a further 12 months as options, for the Interim In Service Support (Spares Availability, Technical Query Support and Repair & Overhaul of Crowsnest Assets) to the Merlin Mk2 Crowsnest system to provide enhanced support to the initial RN deployment of Crowsnest and reflects the risks associated with the on going development activity of the Crowsnest Mission system. Lockheed Martin UK Ltd as the Co-Ordinating Design Organisation and Systems Integrator for the Merlin Mk2 are uniquely placed to manage the complexity of this requirement and its dependencies on the Lockheed Martin D & M contract. The estimated value of the proposed contract is PS7.9M (VAT Ex). It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Article 28(1) (e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) on the basis that this contract may only be awarded to Lockheed Martin UK Ltd for technical reasons. Lockheed Martin UK Ltd, as the Merlin Mk2 Systems Integrator are the only economic operator with the detailed specific know how, tools and means to deliver the requirement particularly given consideration of the on going development activity that the Crowsnest D & M contract, placed with Lockheed Martin UK Ltd. Furthermore, there is a requirement for the design organisation to be involved in providing as assured and continued airworthiness product for RN use prior to completion and delivery of the full Crowsnest capability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028eab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001877-2021
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 without publication of a contract notice
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERLIN DELIVERY TEAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gill.savage777@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001661087

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
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Yeovil South
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCKHEED MARTIN

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