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title: "Merlin Mk2 Advanced Acoustic Processing System (AAPS)"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, HELICOPTERS, MERLIN PROJECT TEAM"
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# Merlin Mk2 Advanced Acoustic Processing System (AAPS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, HELICOPTERS, MERLIN PROJECT TEAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d283782c-7104-4eff-bbaf-25822f830d2c

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerns the acquisition of the Merlin Mk2 Advanced Acoustic Processing System (AAPS) Support Contract, valued at £3,000,000. The buyer is the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Helicopters, Merlin Project Team, located in Yeovil, UK. The procurement is classified under CPV code 34731700 for helicopter parts. The tender was awarded on 12th December 2019, with the contract period commencing on 1st January 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2024. This process is at the Award stage.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advanced acoustic processing systems or supplying parts for helicopters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this procurement. Companies with expertise in defence and aerospace technology would be well-suited to compete, potentially expanding their market presence through this government contract.

## Notice

Merlin Mk2 Advanced Acoustic Processing System (AAPS) Support Contract Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Yeovil: Parts for helicopters.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e257ea32-a6e8-4a13-9ac5-164bbc0b5c14 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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, HELICOPTERS, MERLIN PROJECT TEAM |
| 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 | RAYTHEON BBN TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34731700 - Parts for helicopters

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2019 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e257ea32-a6e8-4a13-9ac5-164bbc0b5c14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e257ea32-a6e8-4a13-9ac5-164bbc0b5c14
  16th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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