Planning

Engines Future Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

13 Sep 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process titled "Engines Future Support" aimed at selecting a contractor to provide support for Merlin Helicopter Engines until their Out of Service Date in 2040. This process falls under the services category with a primary focus on repair and maintenance of helicopters. Interested parties must express their intention to bid by emailing Mrs. Joanna Mansey before 1700 on 24th September 2021, with preliminary meetings expected to occur in October 2021. The total value of the contract is estimated at £832,729,000, with delivery locations including RNAS Yeovilton and RNAS Culdrose in the UK.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in helicopter repair and maintenance services, particularly those experienced with gas turbine engines. Companies with robust storage capabilities to handle sensitive information and those prepared to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement are encouraged to apply. This procurement is well-suited to firms in the aviation sector, defence contractors, and those providing specialist engineering support, as the project requires a proven track record in the relevant industries.

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Notice Title

Engines Future Support

Notice Description

Support to Merlin Helicopter Engines to the Out of Service date of 2040. Scope may include replacement of current engines subject to the proposal provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e045
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022742-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34711000 - Helicopters and aeroplanes

34731700 - Parts for helicopters

35612200 - Anti submarine warfare helicopters

35612300 - Support helicopters

35612400 - Military transport helicopters

50212000 - Repair and maintenance services of helicopters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£832,729,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Mrs Joanna Mansey, attn: mansey joanna
Contact Email
joanna.mansey184@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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, TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Yeovil South
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Further Information

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