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Engines Future Support

Ministry of Defence

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04 Apr 2024 at 17:24

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07 Jul 2022 at 09:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of In-Service Helicopter Engine Support for the Merlin helicopter fleet. The contract covers maintenance, technical advice, and field service support until the Out of Service date of 2040. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Safran Helicopters UK Ltd was awarded the contract valued at £241 million, with key dates including the contract signing on 28th March 2024.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the repair and maintenance services of helicopters industry category. Companies that specialise in helicopter engine support, technical advice, and field service provision would be well-suited to compete. The contract spans 17 years and involves a substantial estimated value of £700 million ex VAT. With specific expertise in Merlin helicopter engines and a track record of OEM support, Safran Helicopters UK Ltd secured the contract without prior publication, given its unique capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Engines Future Support

Notice Description

Single Source QDC with SAFRAN Helicopters UK for the provision of In-Service Helicopter Engine Support for the Merlin helicopter fleet. Contract includes maintenance, technical advice and field service support as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Options: x2 5-year option periods to extend the contract to the current Out of Service Date of the Merlin platform (2040).

Procurement Information

The Merlin Delivery Team, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Safran Helicopters UK Limited (Safran) for support of the RTM322 Engine (Engine) used on the Merlin helicopter platform. The contract will be for 17 years (2023 to 2040) and have an estimated value of PS700M ex VAT. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of this contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is because Safran is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Engine and has maintained it since it came into service in 1998. As OEM, it is the only company with the drawings, information, expertise and tools to provide the necessary technical support and to ensure compliance with safety and airworthiness requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034f3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011027-2024
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,115,860,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20242 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
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Safran Helicopters UK Ltd

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