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title: "The Provision of Aircraft Spares for the Merlin Capability"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ad9b"
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# The Provision of Aircraft Spares for the Merlin Capability

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ad9b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a tender for "The Provision of Aircraft Spares for the Merlin Capability," focusing on supplying parts for helicopters. This procurement falls under the goods category and requires participants to be located in the UK. The procurement method is selective, and it is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 7th June 2021. The contract duration is three years, and interested suppliers must possess relevant Quality Management System certifications to qualify.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the aerospace and defence sector, particularly those specialising in helicopter parts and spares. Businesses that can demonstrate strong economic and financial standing, along with technical expertise in aviation supply, are well-suited to compete. Prospective contractors should have the necessary certifications and financial stability to meet the contract requirements, making this an appealing opportunity for established firms and emerging suppliers in the industry.

## Notice

The Merlin Delivery Team requires an enabling contract for the provision of spares and consumables to support the Merlin Helicopter Fleet with the ability to expedite Demand Orders which are High Priority or where Aircraft is on the Ground (AOG). Quantity or scope: The List of Articles, provided as a supporting document for the DPQQ, identifies the Articles it is expected the chosen supplier will be able to provide. The Statement of Requirement (SOR) document will be formally issued under the Invitation to Tender. The Contract will be for a three -year period, from the date of contract award. Prospective contractors are required to hold Quality Management System certification to either: BS EN 9120: 2018 Quality Management Systems. Requirement for Aviation, Space and Defence Distributors, BS EN 9100: 2018 Quality Management Systems. Requirement for Aviation, Space and Defence Organisations, or BS EN ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management Systems - Requirements, with the appropriate scope to deliver contract requirements, issued by a Nationally Accredited Certification Body. You will be required to provide a copy of the certificate(s) as directed by any Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) or Invitation to Tender (ITT) associated with this Notice, and in any event, the winning supplier will be required to provide it for review prior to contract award. The Cyber Risk Profile is assessed as Very Low. Risk Assessment Reference (RAR) is RAR-2BBCADA2. A Cyber Essentials Accreditation or demonstration of a suitable Cyber Implementation Plan (CIP) may be required. Your response submitted via the DSP should only contain information with the Security Classification Official Sensitive or below. If your response contains information with a Security Classification higher than Official Sensitive, please contact the Authority for appropriate submission instructions. Please note: The Authority will not accept or respond to any clarification questions on the requirement at this stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009770-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34731700 - Parts for helicopters

## Release History

- 5 May 2021 at 21:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009770-2021

## Provenance

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