--- title: "The provision of and support to Sonobuoys" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c7908b06-e9ae-4706-bf4d-9731b62b95c1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7908b06-e9ae-4706-bf4d-9731b62b95c1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7908b06-e9ae-4706-bf4d-9731b62b95c1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7908b06-e9ae-4706-bf4d-9731b62b95c1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT" published: "2019-01-24" --- # The provision of and support to Sonobuoys Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7908b06-e9ae-4706-bf4d-9731b62b95c1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7908b06-e9ae-4706-bf4d-9731b62b95c1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7908b06-e9ae-4706-bf4d-9731b62b95c1.json) ## Summary The Defence Equipment & Support organisation has completed the procurement process for the provision and support of Merlin Mk2 sonobuoys. This service contract was valued at £24,457,755 and spans a period of three years, with provisions for three optional one-year extensions. The contract commenced on 1st January 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2021. The procurement used a direct method, specifically a single tender action, as it fell below the official threshold. The services will be delivered to the locality of Yeovil, England, with the formal tender process having ended on 31st December 2018. This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the defence and aviation services sectors, particularly those specialising in helicopter support services. Companies capable of providing technical support and maintenance for sonobuoys and related technology would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this market could foster business growth, especially for larger enterprises like Ultra Electronics Limited, which successfully secured this contract. ## Notice Provides support of the Merlin Mk2 sonobuoys for a period of 3 years with a further 3 x 1 year option periods ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd8d50a1-affa-44fa-b28d-ff50d4ea73a6 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Dec 2018 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,457,755 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £24,457,755 | | 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ULTRA ELECTRONICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35612300 - Support helicopters ## Release History - 24 Jan 2019 at 11:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd8d50a1-affa-44fa-b28d-ff50d4ea73a6 - 24 Jan 2019 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd8d50a1-affa-44fa-b28d-ff50d4ea73a6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd8d50a1-affa-44fa-b28d-ff50d4ea73a6 24th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79c4566d-1391-4d1a-8710-340aa759d466 Annex A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8006293-ccb5-43b4-8007-68abf9364ce8 Annex B - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/034203cf-c727-43f5-96e3-9185575553d1 Annex C - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45c2e389-c402-4995-a58a-982de62c148e Annex D - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba2f6289-66da-4394-8c0e-da2e1677fc58 Annex E - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48634a14-5c41-444e-9ade-804555f2cafc Annex F - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be92c7a2-38bb-42a6-9342-4c11abf35ed6 Annex F Procedure - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ef777f2-3dc9-453d-9c50-55f27febe1d3 Annex G - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7006369-7160-4343-b5f7-8b72f1fe660f Annex H - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f9bacb34-98b3-4e34-aa2a-d422bd357765 Annex I - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0cc5617b-60f7-4936-a5c9-f72cbbc60aaa Annex J - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12592800-724b-45f4-8e10-1b25c156a704 Annex K - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62250a3b-5110-4e38-8eea-e5ad38486a34 Annex L - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a46045b-b75d-4f32-b7cb-1a7006f41212 Annex M - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e77cf51-06ff-4786-ad86-21cddfccae61 Appendix 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae9674e9-7145-415e-b1d2-1be986c31fc3 Appendix 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/811043f6-2251-49a0-af18-8de641662183 Appendix 3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88165182-3f68-4eb4-b262-5605184225a5 T&Cs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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