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title: "Merlin Out Of Service Date Extension Programme (OSDEP) Assessment Phase 2"
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# Merlin Out Of Service Date Extension Programme (OSDEP) Assessment Phase 2

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73b00aba-d7f8-48af-b86f-6879d8e452bd

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the awarding stage of the tender titled "Merlin Out Of Service Date Extension Programme (OSDEP) Assessment Phase 2," focused on the repair and maintenance of helicopters. Classified under CPV code 50212000, this procurement is within the services industry category. The contracting process was conducted via a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, specifically for contracts above certain thresholds. The project pertains to the South West region of England, with services being delivered to postal code BA20 2YB, Yeovil. The contract commenced on 10 June 2025 and will run through to 30 June 2028, with the award made effective on 10 June 2025.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, primarily for large companies specialising in helicopter maintenance and repair services. With a substantial contract value of £11,367,641, it highlights the Ministry of Defence's investment in extending the service life of its Merlin Mk2 helicopters. The opportunity is not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSE entities, suggesting a focus on established businesses with extensive capabilities in defence sectors. Firms like Lockheed Martin UK Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplify the type of business well-suited to engage in such projects, given their scale and specialised resources.

## Notice

Merlin Out Of Service Extension Programme (OSDEP) Assessment Phase 2 is to support the Merlin Mk2 through to an extended out of service date of 2024 to develop solutions in order to contract a D&M Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/018715b4-1f61-4efc-a06f-8498b6d56f1a |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,367,641 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,367,641 |
| 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

- 8 Jul 2025 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/018715b4-1f61-4efc-a06f-8498b6d56f1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/018715b4-1f61-4efc-a06f-8498b6d56f1a
  8th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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