---
title: "Engines Future Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e045"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-09-13"
---

# Engines Future Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e045

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process titled "Engines Future Support" aimed at selecting a contractor to provide support for Merlin Helicopter Engines until their Out of Service Date in 2040. This process falls under the services category with a primary focus on repair and maintenance of helicopters. Interested parties must express their intention to bid by emailing Mrs. Joanna Mansey before 1700 on 24th September 2021, with preliminary meetings expected to occur in October 2021. The total value of the contract is estimated at £832,729,000, with delivery locations including RNAS Yeovilton and RNAS Culdrose in the UK.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in helicopter repair and maintenance services, particularly those experienced with gas turbine engines. Companies with robust storage capabilities to handle sensitive information and those prepared to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement are encouraged to apply. This procurement is well-suited to firms in the aviation sector, defence contractors, and those providing specialist engineering support, as the project requires a proven track record in the relevant industries.

## Notice

Support to Merlin Helicopter Engines to the Out of Service date of 2040. Scope may include replacement of current engines subject to the proposal provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022742-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £832,729,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| 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 | TLK23 Somerset CC, TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34711000 - Helicopters and aeroplanes
- 34731700 - Parts for helicopters
- 35612200 - Anti submarine warfare helicopters
- 35612300 - Support helicopters
- 35612400 - Military transport helicopters
- 50212000 - Repair and maintenance services of helicopters

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022742-2021

## Provenance

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