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title: "MERLIN MISSION SUPPORT SYSTEM CAGE SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT"
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published: "2019-04-03"
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# MERLIN MISSION SUPPORT SYSTEM CAGE SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4b3a222-2d1c-4201-b784-e703a64de9eb

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence seeking bids for the "MERLIN MISSION SUPPORT SYSTEM CAGE SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT," classified under the industry category of helicopters. The contract, valued at £1,792,000, was awarded following a limited procurement method using a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period concluded on 18 March 2019, with the contract period commencing on 20 March 2019 and set to last until 31 December 2030, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with experience in providing enterprise licence agreements for defence-related systems. Companies that are well-suited to compete for this contract would likely include large scale enterprises in technology and software development, as well as those focused on military applications and support systems. The long contract period also indicates a stable opportunity for ongoing business engagement in this sector.

## Notice

Provision of an Enterprise Licence Agreement to use the CAGE software for Merlin

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d677850-8d27-427f-8127-7738d332ca40 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 3 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2019 - 31 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,792,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,792,000 |
| 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 | BAE (OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2019 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d677850-8d27-427f-8127-7738d332ca40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d677850-8d27-427f-8127-7738d332ca40
  3rd April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ec7cac6-e897-4ffa-b1c8-c6e359ed4732
  700004461 redacted contract

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