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Merlin Out of Service Extension Programme Assessment Phase

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Aug 2024 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "Merlin Out of Service Extension Programme Assessment Phase," classified under the "Repair and maintenance services of helicopters" industry category. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, was awarded on 21 February 2022 to Leonardo Helicopter UK, with both the buyer and supplier based in Yeovil, UK. This procurement, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, aims to address obsolescence issues anticipated to affect various Merlin helicopter models in the 2030+ timescale and involves extensive assessment and validation work.

This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in aerospace and defence services, given the complexity and technical requirements of maintaining advanced helicopter systems. While this specific contract was awarded to Leonardo Helicopter UK due to their unique expertise and access to necessary technical data, other firms in the defence sector might find similar opportunities in related future tenders, especially those with capabilities in aircraft maintenance, obsolescence management, and specialised defence equipment support.

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Notice Title

Merlin Out of Service Extension Programme Assessment Phase

Notice Description

Contract to undertake the Assessment Phase of the OSDEP Programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Out of Service Extension Programme for Merlin Assessment Phase

Procurement Information

The Secretary of State for Defence has entered into a contract with Leonardo Helicopters 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 Leonardo Helicopters have the specific know-how, tools and equipment and access to the technical drawings, publications and manufacturing data pertaining to the relevant Merlin Mk4/4a aircraft to fulfil all the contractual requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0491c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026310-2024
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Rebecca Pickford
Contact Email
rebecca.pickford792@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEONARDO HELICOPTER

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