Planning

715729493 UK1 - Merlin Mk2 Continuing Design Services

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

16 Dec 2025 at 11:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support organisation, a central government public authority located in Bristol, is planning a procurement for "Merlin Mk2 Continuing Design Services," focusing on mission system software improvements for helicopter operations, specifically in anti-submarine warfare. The procurement is classified under repair and maintenance services of helicopters and falls within the defence and security special regime. This procurement method is a direct award, with the planning stage currently underway. Initial communication for this procurement was published on 16 December 2025, and it is envisaged that the contract will commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude by 31 March 2030, providing ample time for development and implementation.

This tender offers businesses in the defence and software design sectors significant opportunities for growth by taking part in sustaining and improving the UK’s Merlin Mk2 mission capabilities. Companies specialising in helicopter maintenance, software development related to military applications, or possessing expertise in anti-submarine warfare technologies would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this project offers scope for involvement in high-profile national defence work and potential expansion into continuous development services for government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715729493 UK1 - Merlin Mk2 Continuing Design Services

Notice Description

715729493 - Merlin Mk2 Continuing Design Services The Provision of a Continuing Design Services (CDS) to sustain resolution of Merlin Mk2 mission system software defects and deliver improved Anti-Submarine Warfare capability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f689
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083272-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

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
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Rebecca Crisp
Contact Email
rebecca.crisp792@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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