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title: "Merlin KAOWOOL"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-20ed32ab-2372-4c3e-afe3-eb9b50904c53"
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# Merlin KAOWOOL

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20ed32ab-2372-4c3e-afe3-eb9b50904c53

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is undertaking a procurement process for the "Merlin KAOWOOL" project, which involves the provision of insulation materials for various Merlin helicopter models. Situated in Yeovil, England, this procurement falls under the "Aircraft and spacecraft" category and has a total budget of £145,618.50. The tender is currently complete, with the award being announced on 20 January 2019. The contract period spans from 22 January 2019 to 31 July 2020. This procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement initiated on 9 July 2019.

This tender presents opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in aircraft components and materials, specifically those that can supply insulation products suited for military applications. Companies looking to expand their market presence in the defence sector, especially large enterprises more adept at handling such contracts, would be well-placed to compete for similar contracts. The active role of the Ministry of Defence in this procurement illustrates their ongoing commitment to upgrading military equipment, which can be a promising avenue for those servicing this industry.

## Notice

Merlin Mk2,Mk3.Mk3A, Mk4,Mk4A Kaowool Insulation Reach Obsolescence

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a106f442-f7c0-4dfb-85f5-d4c70dfded9c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,618 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,618 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | YEOVIL |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA20 2YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Yeovil South |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEONARDO MW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2019 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a106f442-f7c0-4dfb-85f5-d4c70dfded9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a106f442-f7c0-4dfb-85f5-d4c70dfded9c
  9th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1751ecc-09d1-4f05-88a1-a40b5fbc07c1
  Contract Documents
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32cfd9c1-e43a-470c-8c60-f1c6d3964732
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8df34ec2-8adb-4287-82fb-c156cf348a52

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