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Merlin Out of Service Extension Programme

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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04 Jul 2023 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded the contract for the "Merlin Out of Service Extension Programme" to Lockheed Martin. The procurement process falls under the services category, with the contracting authority located in Yeovil, UK. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication, justified by the specific expertise of Lockheed Martin in handling the contract requirements. The contract aims to extend the Out of Service date of the Merlin Mk2 and Mk4/4a aircraft, with Lockheed Martin being the main supplier.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in repair and maintenance services of helicopters, particularly those with expertise in handling obsolescence issues. Businesses with knowledge of military transport helicopters and experience in training aids related to aircraft maintenance are well-suited to compete. The procurement strategy involves parallel single-source contracts with Leonardo Helicopters and Lockheed Martin, creating avenues for collaboration and joint project ventures for interested businesses.

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Notice Title

Merlin Out of Service Extension Programme

Notice Description

Contract to undertake the Assessment Phase of the OSDEP Programme

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract to undertake the Assessment Phase of the OSDEP Programme

Procurement Information

The Secretary of State for Defence intends to enter into a contract with Lockheed Martin to undertake a full review of and validation of the obsolescence issues anticipated to arise in with the airframes and equipment together with the associated training aids in the 2030+ timescale in order to extend the Out of Service date of the Merlin Mk2 and Mk4/4a aircraft. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement 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 the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) because Lockheed Martin have the specific know-how, tools and equipment and access to the technical drawings, publications and manufacturing data pertaining to the relevant Merlin Mk2 aircraft to fulfil all the contractual requirements. The procurement strategy taken is one where parallel, mirrored single source contracts are to be with Leonardo Helicopters and Lockheed Martin acting as CDOs. This aims to reduce the co-ordination risk seen in previous projects by establishing a Joint Project Office (JPO).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dec2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019033-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

34711500 - 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20232 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
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
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Yeovil South
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCKHEED MARTIN

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