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title: "Merlin Out of Service Extension Programme Assessment Phase"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# Merlin Out of Service Extension Programme Assessment Phase

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3590b7fc-a924-4240-b264-e46dded858ac

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the award stage for the "Merlin Out of Service Extension Programme Assessment Phase" contract, aimed at undertaking the Assessment Phase of the OSDEP Programme. The procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of helicopters (CPV: 50212000) and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom with postal code BA20 2YB. This contract is valued at £1,000,000 GBP and was procured using a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period is set to commence on 27 February 2024 and will conclude on 27 February 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in helicopter repair and maintenance services, particularly large-scale enterprises. As the contract involves a substantial amount of funding and a defined project period, companies with expertise in aviation services, particularly in military sectors, would find this procurement beneficial for expanding their portfolios and establishing further collaboration with the Ministry of Defence. However, this opportunity is not well-suited for SMEs or VCSEs due to its scale and specific requirements. The awarded supplier, Lockheed Martin UK, reflects the significant capability needed to fulfil the contract requirements.

## Notice

Contract to undertake the Assessment Phase of the OSDEP Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6161d511-7577-4ad1-b1b3-961e7d8bc494 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2024 - 27 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | LOCKHEED MARTIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50212000 - Repair and maintenance services of helicopters

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2024 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6161d511-7577-4ad1-b1b3-961e7d8bc494

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6161d511-7577-4ad1-b1b3-961e7d8bc494
  19th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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