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title: "Merlin Out of Service Extension Programme Assessment Phase"
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# Merlin Out of Service Extension Programme Assessment Phase

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac1d8e5c-00df-40c2-a298-6fa7745c45ba

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the Merlin Out of Service Extension Programme Assessment Phase to Leonardo Helicopters UK Ltd. This procurement, classified under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of helicopters (CPV: 50212000), will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract has been awarded and is set to run from 28th February 2024 to 28th February 2025, with the tender period having concluded on 30th November 2023.

This tender opens significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale organisations specialised in aviation maintenance and repair services. Companies equipped to handle complex helicopter maintenance programmes would find this contract, valued at £1,000,000, highly beneficial for expanding their portfolio and strengthening their expertise in the defence sector. Although small and medium-sized enterprises were not targeted for this procurement, the project provides substantial operational engagement in a critical sector, fostering potential future opportunities in similar defence-related procurement contracts.

## 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/9bb71b15-5aa8-4703-8b60-8ef47dcfaa8e |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2024 - 28 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 | LEONARDO HELICOPTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50212000 - Repair and maintenance services of helicopters

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2024 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bb71b15-5aa8-4703-8b60-8ef47dcfaa8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bb71b15-5aa8-4703-8b60-8ef47dcfaa8e
  19th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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